Wills & Probate Solicitor – Stamford

Josiah Hincks; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Progression opportunities

Flexible working

Free parking

Cycle to work

Childcare vouchers

Birthday day off

Bonus on probation completion

Job summary

Josiah Hincks is seeking a Wills & Probate Solicitor to join the Stamford office. You will handle Wills, LPAs, probates, trusts and estates, reporting to the Partner and head of the department.

The firm emphasizes career progression, a generous probation bonus, and a commitment to developing your expertise. You should be client-focused, enthusiastic, forward-thinking and a team player, with an interest in networking to grow a local client base.

Qualifications

• Handling of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probates, Trusts and Estates.
• 1+ years PQE or equivalent experience.
• Outlook for progression within the Wills & Probate team.

Responsibilities

• Handle Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probates, Trusts and Estates for clients.
• Work closely with the Partner and head of department and provide high service levels.
• Network locally to build a name for the firm and bring in clients.

Skills

Wills & Probate

Client service

Job description

Details

We are looking for a Wills & Probate Solicitor based in our Stamford office to join our growing team and to be responsible for the handling of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probates, Trusts and the Estates of our clients.We are looking for someone with 1+years PQE and ideally someone with the desire for progression. As part of our growing Wills & Probate team you will work closely with and report directly to the Partner and head of the Wills & Probate department.GOLDEN HELLO Direct Applicants only - A one off generous bonus will be paid on completion of your probation period.Our people are the most important part of our business. We place significant emphasis on career development and progression, and so if you are looking for a career and not just another job, then you’re in the right place.

Benefits

What you’ll love about us:

• Competitive salary
• 36 days annual leave– We’ll even give you the day off on your Birthday!
• Progression opportunities– We offer progression opportunities for both partnership and non-partnership routes.
• Funding of training & qualifications– We’ll fund professional subscriptions and nationally recognised qualifications.
• Flexible working – We operate a flexible working policy.
• Free legal work– As a member of our team you’ll get free legal work, and your family will get a discount too.
• Holiday sell-back scheme– You can sell a limited amount of holiday back each year.
• Reward schemes– We operate internal incentives and reward schemes, with the annual prize being a weekend theatre trip for two!
• Free parking– All of our offices have a limited number of free parking spaces.
• Team socials– A day at the races, meals out, bowling – we like to do things together as a team.
• Corporate events– You’ll have access to exclusive corporate networking and staff events.
• Introduction bonus scheme– If you refer a new starter to us then you’ll get a bonus.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Free tea and coffee forever!

About the role

You will be responsiblefor the handling of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probates, Trusts and the Estates of our clients.You should be confident in front of clients and be committed to providing an exceptional level of service to them.You must be enthusiastic, forward-thinking and a team player. You should be willing to network in order to make a name for yourself locally and to bring in new clients and contacts to the firm.

About us

Josiah Hincks is a dynamic, growing and forward-thinking law firm in Leicestershire. Established for nearly 100 years, we have an excellent reputation throughout the county and region for offering outstanding client care and service.Our people are the most important part of our business. We place significant emphasis on career development and progression, and so if you are looking for a career and not just another job, then you’re in the right place.We’re an award-winning firm, with our high levels of service endorsed by our appointment to the NFU’s legal panel, acting as the only firm in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland on the panel. Our service was further recognised in our being awarded the 2020 Tim Sells Legal Panel Excellence Award.