Bereavements Lawyer

K2 Recruit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Durban is seeking a professional to join their UK Private Client Bereavements team. The role involves winding up deceased estates for UK law firm clients, requiring strong communication skills and a tech-savvy nature. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Law and be an admitted attorney in South Africa. Experience with case management systems and the ability to work UK hours and remotely if needed are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience managing deceased estates.
• Familiarity with case management systems is required.
• Must work UK hours and observe UK Bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Wind up deceased estates for clients.
• Deliver exceptional client experience.
• Leverage technology and AI to achieve competitive advantage.
• Stay innovative in the UK Bereavements sector.

Skills

Client-centric

Excellent communicator

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Tech and AI savvy

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

About Us:

The company is a Legal Professional Services Firm based in Umhlanga. They specialize in supporting professional services firms and highly regulated businesses based in the United Kingdom to manage risk and compliance, optimize profitability, and enhance customer experiences. With an excellent track record of working with brands in the UK and Europe, they offer legal and accountancy talent, client service, complaints management, and remediation services in regulated markets

Job Summary:

We are looking for an A-Player to join our UK Private Client Bereavements team, servicing our UK law firm clients. You will generate fees by winding up deceased estates for your clients. You must be an excellent communicator, proactive, empathetic, tech savvy, and pay attention to detail, to create a exceptional client experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Wind up deceased estates.
• Deliver an exceptional client experience.
• Leverage technology and AI to create competitive advantage.
• Stay at the forefront of innovation in the UK Bereavements space.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Requirments:

• Two (2) years’ experience managing deceased estates.
• Case management systems experience.
• Work UK hours and take UK Bank holidays.
• Ability to work from home if required (min 20 meg fibre line).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Own transport.

Skills:

• Client-centric.
• Excellent communicator.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a complex, fast-paced legal
• Tech and AI savvy.