Solicitor/ Legal Executive (Wills, Trusts & Probate)

Sills & Betteridge Solicitors LLP; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their Wills, Trusts & Probate team in Derby. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, including drafting wills, preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney, and administering estates. The firm is renowned for its exceptional client care and legal expertise, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. With a strong community focus and recognition for outstanding client satisfaction, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their legal career.

Benefits

38 days' annual leave

3% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance coverage

Comprehensive employee sickness allowance

Client and employee referral rewards

25% discount on selected legal services

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing development and training opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Social committee activities and events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' PQE in Wills, Trusts & Probate is essential.
• Strong organisational and client management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including wills, LPAs, and estate administration.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing solutions.

Skills

Wills, Trusts & Probate expertise

Client management skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Proactive approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive

Job description

ROLE: Solicitor/ Legal Executive (Wills, Trusts & Probate)

LOCATION: Derby

SALARY: Competitive and dependant on level and experience

HOURS: 09:00-17:15, Monday to Friday

BENEFITS:

• 38 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank and other public holidays
• 3% employer pension contribution on your entire salary
• Life Assurance coverage at 3x your annual salary
• Comprehensive employee sickness allowance to support you when needed
• Client and employee referral rewards
• 25% discount on selected legal services
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP/Cash Plan) offering access to face-to-face counselling, 24/7 telephone and video GP consultations, digital physiotherapy, discounted gym memberships and cashback towards some of your day-to-day healthcare, travel and shopping costs
• Opportunities for ongoing development and training to enhance your career
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture
• Activities and events organised by our dedicated social committee

ROLE:

Sills & Betteridge Solicitors LLP is a well-established and highly respected law firm, known for delivering exceptional legal services across a variety of disciplines. With multiple offices, we are committed to offering high quality client care and legal expertise.

Due to our growing client base and the expansion of our team, we are seeking an experienced Solicitor/ Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years' PQE to join our Wills, Trusts & Probate team in Derby. In this role, you will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, including:

• Taking instructions and drafting wills
• Preparing and managing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Administration of estates (including IHT returns and grant applications)
• Deputyship applications
• Managing the affairs of elderly/vulnerable clients
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and providing clear and practical solutions to their needs
• Developing new business opportunities and contributing to the growth of the department

ABOUT YOU:

To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following qualifications and skills:

• Qualified Solicitor/ Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years' PQE in Wills, Trusts & Probate (essential)
• A proactive, results-driven approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent client management skills, with an empathetic approach to client needs
• Strong organisational, time management and IT skills
• Friendly, approachable and professional demeanour

ABOUT US:

Despite our size we still have a strong sense of community throughout the firm, across our offices and departments. We are one of the leading firms of solicitors in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the East Midlands providing a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses. With offices in 17 locations, we require a variety of different people with a wide range of skill sets and backgrounds to add value to our organisation and help us provide our award-winning services to our valued clients. We fully embrace diverse characteristics, experiences and outlooks in the workplace and in the communities in which we practice.

You will be working alongside some of the region’s best lawyers, who combine technical knowledge of the law with first class client service.

The Legal 500 (The World’s Leading Legal Directory) ranks Sills & Betteridge LLP as a Top Tier firm and recognises many of our team as Leading Partners, Next Generation Partners, Leading Associates and Recommended Lawyers. We also received, along with only a few other firms, an additional award for ‘Outstanding Client Satisfaction’. We are currently ranked position 158 in the UK200 law firms, placing us in the best performing law firms in the country. We were named the Solicitor Firm of the Year at the British Wills & Probate Awards in 2023.

We have been recognised by various organisations for our commitment to creating a great place to work - whether it’s our outstanding Lexcel audits, our nominations for being an outstanding training contract provider by lawcareers.net, our award for promoting access to the legal profession by CILEX or our ‘One to Watch’ standing with the Top 200 Companies, UK.