Job Description
Job Title: Wills and Probate Solicitor
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Location: Bolton (hybrid working)
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Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
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The Opportunity
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We are looking for a qualified Solicitor or CILEX professional with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE to join a busy established Wills & Probate team in Bolton.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated individual who is keen to take ownership of their caseload, support and supervise a team, develop their client following and play an important role in the continued development of the office.
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The Role
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You will manage your own caseload and provide a professional, knowledgeable and compassionate service to clients, including elderly clients and families dealing with bereavement.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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• Managing a caseload and maintaining accurate case management records
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• Advising on and preparing Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
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• Dealing with Probate and Administration of Estates
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• Advising on Court of Protection matters
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• Drafting Wills, LPAs and related legal documentation
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• Preparing and submitting applications to the Probate Registry
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• Advising on matters relating to the Mental Capacity Act
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• Working with testamentary trusts and related matters
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• Attending clients in nursing homes and private residences when required
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• Supervising and supporting team members to ensure a high standard of work
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• Maintaining accurate and complete files and meeting all deadlines
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• Providing a friendly, professional and client-focused service
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• Contributing to your own professional development and the wider development of the team
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What We’re Looking For
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We’re looking for someone who is:
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A qualified Solicitor or CILEX professional with 3+ years’ PQE
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Experienced in Wills, LPAs and Probate
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Knowledgeable in the Mental Capacity Act
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Ideally STEP qualified or working towards STEP qualification
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Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
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Confident working independently and managing a caseload
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Experienced in supervising or supporting a team
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A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
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IT literate with strong word-processing skills
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Professional, reliable and approachable
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Ambitious and keen to develop their career and client following
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Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment
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Flexible, proactive and eager to develop new skills
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A full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use is required, as occasional travel to other locations and client appointments may be necessary.
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What’s On Offer
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Competitive salary
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Pension scheme
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25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional accrual after 2 years
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Birthday holiday
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Life insurance (2x annual salary)
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Paid car parking
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Discounted gym membership
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Employee discounts and benefits
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Referral and staff introduction schemes
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Discounted legal services
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Regular team events and charity initiatives
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Training and development opportunities
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Why Apply?
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Wills & Probate professional who wants to develop their career, take on responsibility and make a real impact within a supportive and friendly team.
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