Solicitor - Wills & Probate Department

My client is looking for an experienced Solicitor or Qualified CILEX Lawyer to join our busy and growing Wills & Probate Department in their Bolton office.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of Private Client matters from instruction through to completion.

Advise clients on:

• Wills

• Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)

• Probate and Estate Administration

• Court of Protection matters

• Testamentary trusts and related estate planning matters

• Draft Wills, LPAs and other Private Client documentation.

• Prepare and submit Probate Registry applications.

• Support and supervise members of the team, providing guidance and mentoring where appropriate.

• Deliver a compassionate, professional service to elderly, vulnerable and bereaved clients.

• Attend client appointments at the office, in care homes and at clients' homes where required.

• Maintain accurate case records and ensure effective file management.

• Prepare correspondence and legal documentation to a high standard.

• Ensure work is completed efficiently and within agreed timescales.

• Contribute to the continued development and success of the department.

• Take an active role in your own professional development and continuous learning.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX status.

• A minimum of 3 years' PQE (or equivalent experience).

• Strong technical knowledge of Wills, LPAs, Probate and Estate Administration.

• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act.

• Experience advising on testamentary trusts and wider estate planning matters.

• STEP qualification or working towards STEP accreditation would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Experience supervising or mentoring colleagues.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful