At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure Wills and Trusts are legally accurate while supporting a dynamic estate planning team.
- Company: One of the UK’s largest legal services providers with a focus on quality and ethics.
- Benefits: 28 days holiday, pension contributions, training support, and discounts on products.
- Other info: Opportunity for ongoing development in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a purpose-driven team and enjoy a better work-life balance without billable targets.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or equivalent with strong estate planning expertise and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Our client, one of the UK’s largest legal services providers, is seeking a Wills Case Supervision Lawyer to join their estate planning team. This is a unique opportunity for a technically skilled estate planning professional to take on a fee-earning role, focused on quality assurance and team development. In this position, the successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of the estate planning service, promoting excellence across the team by ensuring that Wills, Trusts, and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) documentation is both legally and technically accurate. They will work collaboratively with colleagues, providing support, answering queries, and responding to ad-hoc requests as needed. There are no chargeable hours or billable targets in this role, making it an ideal opportunity for a technically proficient estate planning professional seeking a better work-life balance in an ethical and forward-thinking legal business.
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside an experienced team of solicitors and technical professionals to support quality and the active progression of files
- Operate in a role with no chargeable hours or billing targets, allowing complete focus on quality assurance
- Review Wills, Trusts, and LPA documentation to ensure legal and technical accuracy in line with clients’ instructions
- Provide constructive feedback and suggest necessary changes to help meet clients’ estate planning goals
- Liaise closely with the estate planning team throughout each case, offering guidance and technical support
- Ensure compliance and regulatory standards are consistently met through diligent quality assurance processes
This role would suit individuals who have:
- Qualified as a solicitor, CILEX, or STEP practitioner (or possess equivalent experience)
- Strong technical expertise in estate planning, particularly in legal drafting and will writing
- Experience in tax planning as it relates to lifetime planning
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong team-working skills and the ability to build constructive relationships across a range of colleagues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What’s on Offer
- Ongoing coaching, training, and development support
- A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Participation in an annual incentive scheme
- 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days with service
- Discounts on in-store products and services
- Access to Wagestream – a money management app offering early access to earned pay
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Legal Services
Wills Case Supervision Lawyer employer: Sellick Partnership Midlands
As one of the UK’s largest legal services providers, our company offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where Wills Case Supervision Lawyers can thrive. With no chargeable hours or billing targets, employees can focus on delivering high-quality estate planning services while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. We prioritise professional development through ongoing training and coaching, alongside competitive benefits such as generous holiday allowances and a robust pension scheme, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the legal sector.
Contact Details:
Sellick Partnership Midlands Recruitment Team
