Solicitor - Wills and Probate

Mar 13, 2025
Skegness
Full Time
Perfect Hire Recruitment Limited
Not Disclosed
Skills
Legal Drafting • Litigation • Algebra • Legal Counsel • Mediation Experience • Tribal Law • Legal Research • Telemarketing • Training & Development • Geometry • Child Protective Services • negotiation
The Role
Legal Drafting • Litigation • Algebra • Legal Counsel • Mediation Experience • Tribal Law • Legal Research • Telemarketing • Training & Development • Geometry • Child Protective Services • negotiation

Senior Wills & Probate Solicitor

Location: Skegness Lincolnshire (with the potential to work from home 2 days per week)
Reporting to: Department Director and HR
Hours: Fulltime Monday to Friday 9am 5pm
Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Salary:dependent upon experience

The Role

We are seeking an experienced fee earner to join our clients thriving Wills and Probate department. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in handling a variety of private client cases from start to finish with an opportunity for significant career progression.

This role involves managing a mixed caseload of Wills and Probate matters while also overseeing work allocation within the department and assisting with the training and supervision of junior team members. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Drafting and advising on Wills Probate and Powers of Attorney
  • Handling Court of Protection cases
  • Trusts and Estate Planning
  • Providing advice on Wealth Management and Inheritance Tax


Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years experience managing Wills and Probate cases independently
  • IT literate with experience using case management systems
  • Strong interpersonal and client care skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to participate in business development initiatives


    • Benefits

    • Competitive salary based on experience
    • Flexible working options including remote work and flexible core hours (7am 7pm)
    • Performancerelated bonus
    • Generous pension scheme
    • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays with an additional week off over Christmas
    • Opportunities to accrue additional holiday through banked hours
    • Training and development support including funding for courses and subscriptions
    • Employee discounts and various social and wellbeing initiatives
    • Longservice recognition awards
    • Casual dressdown days and "bring your pet to work" days
    • Onsite parking

    This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Solicitor Legal Executive or Paralegal to join a supportive and forwardthinking legal team with excellent prospects for longterm career development.



    A minimum of 5 years' experience managing Wills and Probate cases independently IT literate, with experience using case management systems Strong interpersonal and client care skills Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Willingness to participate in business development initiatives