Solicitor/Qualified CILEX – Probate Department (Hybrid working available)

Vacancy Description

Solicitor/Qualified CILEX – Probate Department (Hybrid working available)

Location

Greater Manchester

Hours

9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)

Salary

Negotiable depending upon experience.

We have a vacancy for a Solicitor/CILEX with at least 3 years’ experience. The STEP accreditation is desirable. Whilst based at our Bolton office, the successful candidate may be required to work at our other branches when necessary and therefore the candidate must have a car available for business use.

The position will involve developing opportunities in the area by networking and identifying additional services for existing clients throughout the department. We are specifically looking for someone with knowledge and working experience of advising and preparing Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate.

There are opportunities for progression for a candidate who can work independently and is self-motivated and ambitious.

Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.

Job role

Duties

Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

• To run a caseload and effectively maintain and housekeep the case management system
• To provide a friendly, knowledgeable and professional service to our clients
• Working as part of a team dealing with elderly clients and grieving families
• Attending nursing homes and at the private homes of elderly clients
• To be able to take instructions for Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate/ Administration of Estates and Court of Protection
• To be able to draft documents i.e. Wills and Powers of Attorney
• To be able to submit applications to the Probate Registry
• To ensure any request concerning a work related matter is undertaken within the agreed timeframe
• Filing and the accurate and complete maintenance of files
• Accurately prepare routine correspondence ready for signature
• Collating reports and documents, photocopying/scanning as appropriate
• To meet all deadlines within the agreed timeframe
• To be proactive with regard to your own career development
• To develop transferable skills across the business
• Ensuring that this key role is valued by the team and the clients

Skills Required

• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act
• Must have good organisational skills
• Must have attention to detail
• IT skills with full word processing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Ability to work well within a team
• Motivated, friendly, confident, reliable, team player
• Eager to learn and develop new skills, flexible
• Positive attitude
• Genuine interest in the legal environment and keen to pursue a career in law

Firm Details

The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.

The practice has 200 people and has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.

The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.

Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Attendance bonus
• 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
• Birthday holiday
• Northern Rail discount scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
• Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
• Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
• Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
• Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
• Annual Christmas Party & Events
• Charity fundraisers

Training & Development

• Training and development opportunities
• Internal workshops
• Compliance webinars

Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.

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