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

Description

DOEDue to the development and growth of the firm's department, we are now seeking toappoint 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.

• 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 customerservice 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 broadrange of issues.
• Ability to form good relationships with clients and colleagues and to work as partof 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 filesand 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 persuadingprospective clients of the benefits of instructing our firm and be adept at obtainingfunds.
• Flexible in your working approach with the ability to multi-task and prioritise