Wills and Probate Solicitor/Executive

Ison Harrison Solicitors; Otley, Guiseley, Ilkley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in the UK is recruiting for a Wills & Probate Solicitor/Executive. This role involves managing a caseload including Wills and Probate matters, suitable for someone with 3-5 years PQE. The firm offers a supportive team environment emphasizing detail and client care. Applicants should submit their current salary and expectations as part of their application process. The position is full-time and permanent, located in Otley, Ilkley, or Guiseley.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE or relevant experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of client matters including Wills and Probate.
• Draft legal documents and prepare lasting powers of attorney.
• Deal with new client enquiries and support other fee earners.

Skills

Organised and methodical

Attention to detail

Client care

Effective communication

IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Current Practising Certificate

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Wills & Probate Solicitor/Executive to join the team at either our Otley, Ilkley or Guiseley branch. The role will involve managing a caseload of matters including Wills, Powers of Attorney and Probate and would be suitable or an established Solicitor/Executive looking for the next step in their career. The successful applicant will be joining a welcoming team with a wealth of knowledge and experience to support them.

We are looking for someone organised and methodical with a team player work ethic. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential, as is the ability to work quickly and efficiently to ensure deadlines are met and our excellent client care standards are maintained.

KEY TASKS

• Running a case load of client matters.
• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions, will drafting, dealing with the preparation of lasting powers of attorney and the administration of estates.
• Dealing with new client enquiries.
• Providing support to other fee earners in the probate department.

KEY SKILLS – ESSENTIAL

• Professional and friendly client care.
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with procedures and processes.
• Ability to deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal problems in a concise and client-friendly way.
• Good spoken and written communication to deal with clients and other parties face to face, by telephone and in producing legal documents.
• Confident IT skills.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work, under supervision, to meet clients’ expectations and matter deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work on own initiative as appropriate.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

OTHER

• Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude in regards to travelling to nearby offices to cover work
• Full-UK driving licence

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years PQE, or relevant experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Practising Certificate or equivalent

SALARY

• Dependant on skills and experience.
• Please include your current salary and salary expectations within your application.

LOCATION

Otley/Ilkley/Guiseley

ROLE TYPE

• Full-time, permanent.

Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.