Wills & Estates Solicitor / Fee Earner - Prenton - Wirral, United Kingdom - Simpson Judge Ltd

Description

ROLE:
Wills & Estates Solicitor / Fee Earner


LOCATION:
Prenton (Wirral)


SALARY:

DOE
Due to the development and growth of the firm's department, we are now seeking to
appoint a Wills and Estates Solicitor to work alongside our existing team.
The successful candidate will be running a caseload of private client files including Wills,
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA's), Court of Protection and Estate Administration files.
We are looking for a confident and experienced Solicitor with strong communication
skills.

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, the attributes required are:

• 2-3 years experience as a Wills and Estates Solicitor with experience of Wills,

LPA's, Court of Protection and Estate Administration.

• Experience of running a caseload with minimum supervision.
• As you will be dealing with clients and referrers the need for excellent customer

service skills will be paramount.

• The need for attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced department.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to provide high quality advice to clients from all sectors across a broad

range of issues.

• Ability to form good relationships with clients and colleagues and to work as part

of an effective team.

• Good IT skills including the ability to utilise a case management system.
• Good working knowledge of legal databases.
• Commercial attitude with ability to practice good financial management of files

and caseload.

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• To identify and initiate cross-selling opportunities.
• Well organised, with a clear and professional telephone manner.
• Well presented, punctual, confident, and self-motivated.
• Professional, articulate with good sales skills and be comfortable persuading

prospective clients of the benefits of instructing our firm and be adept at obtaining
funds.

• Flexible in your working approach with the ability to multi-task and prioritise