Solicitor Wills & Probate

A new opportunity has arisen for a qualified Legal Advisor to join our successful Wills & Probate Department. To be successful in this role, you should have experience during or after training with Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection. Knowledge of trusts is also beneficial. A willingness to work towards STEP accreditation will be expected and supported. You must present a professional image at all times, be well-presented, confident, and possess excellent communication skills. The role requires a hardworking, empathetic, and sympathetic approach, especially when dealing with clients facing bereavement or loss of mental capacity. The position is based in our Sleaford office but involves regular travel to other offices.

Activities include, but are not limited to:

• Promoting the firm’s full range of services, with a primary focus on Wills, Probate, and Private Client matters.
• Managing client work assigned by the Head of Department or other fee-earners, following the firm’s procedures and quality standards.
• Ensuring all work progresses efficiently, keeping clients informed about outcomes, progress, and costs.
• Maintaining high standards of client care in a professional and friendly manner.
• Protecting the confidentiality and security of all documentation and information.
• Achieving billing and time recording targets.
• Communicating clearly and effectively with colleagues and external contacts.
• Fostering good relationships with internal teams and external organizations.
• Engaging in self-development and training as required.
• Supporting departmental administration and leadership.

Skills and attributes:

• A welcoming, positive, and charismatic personality.
• Confidence in building relationships with diverse individuals.
• A desire to make a positive impact on clients and the firm.
• Excellent communication and written skills, with practical and creative thinking abilities.
• Presentable with the ability to reflect the Ringrose Law brand.
• Flexible team player capable of supporting a busy office.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Patience and a responsible attitude, with awareness of health and safety.
• Previous experience in a professional or customer service environment preferred.
• Knowledge of case management systems is advantageous; training will be provided.

Benefits include:

• Highly competitive salary.
• Bonus scheme.
• Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Staff discount.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including paid counselling sessions.
• Annual holiday sale/purchase scheme.
• Benefit platform membership.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible working options.
• Volunteering days.

Note: We are not currently using agencies to fill this position.

Company overview: Ringrose Law is a regional firm with offices across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire, and Cambridgeshire. With over 100 years of service, we invest in our people and infrastructure to remain a leading law firm. Our focus on private client services is strengthened by our approachability, pragmatism, and comprehensive advice. We prioritize our staff and clients, utilizing leading systems and software to deliver first-class service.