Wills and Probate Fee Earner
Lets Recruit Limited
Full-time
On-site
Ripley, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
We are looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join the Ripley office of a
well -respected East Midlands practice serving clients for over 130 years.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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What you’ll be doing:<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection cases.<\/span>
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• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and external contacts.<\/span>
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• Uphold and promote the firm’s positive image and reputation.<\/span>
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• Support colleagues, Directors, and Heads of Department with marketing, training, and other initiatives.<\/span>
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• Supervise and assist junior and support staff, including recruitment and training where required.<\/span>
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• Use case management, billing, and financial systems effectively.<\/span>
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• Work flexibly to complete tasks and undertake other duties as appropriate.<\/span>
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• Foster teamwork and collaboration across the firm.<\/span>
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• Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.<\/span>
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• Adhere to firm policies on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Safety, and Anti -Money Laundering.<\/span><\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>
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Requirements<\/h3>What we’re looking for:<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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<\/span><\/span><\/div>• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5–10 years PQE in Private Client matters<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div> • Able to work independently and as part of a team<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div> • Experienced in managing workloads, meeting deadlines, and achieving billing targets<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div> • Skilled in building and maintaining professional relationships with clients and contacts<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div> • Excellent written and verbal communication, methodical, accurate, and IT proficient<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div> • Empathetic, client -focused, self -motivated, and proactive<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div> • Good understanding of AML and GDPR requirements<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div> • Alignment with the firm’s ethos and heritage<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div> • Satisfactory DBS, credit, reference, and ID checks.<\/span><\/span>
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Benefits<\/h3>What’s in it for you?<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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<\/span><\/span>• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Option to sell annual leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Health cashback plan (optical, dental, etc.)
• 24/7 advice line and confidential counselling
• Discounts and rewards platform
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Strong commitment to work–life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted legal services
• Free refreshments and wellbeing support
• Charity of the Year initiatives
• Annual salary review and discretionary bonus schemes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>If you are a motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to join a supportive and professional team, we would love to hear from you.<\/span>
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• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5–10 years PQE in Private Client matters<\/span>
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• Able to work independently and as part of a team<\/span>
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• Experienced in managing workloads, meeting deadlines, and achieving billing targets<\/span>
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• Skilled in building and maintaining professional relationships with clients and contacts<\/span>
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• Excellent written and verbal communication, methodical, accurate, and IT proficient<\/span>
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• Empathetic, client -focused, self -motivated, and proactive<\/span>
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• Good understanding of AML and GDPR requirements<\/span>
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• Alignment with the firm’s ethos and heritage<\/span>
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• Satisfactory DBS, credit, reference, and ID checks.<\/span><\/span>
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Benefits<\/h3>
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Benefits<\/h3>What’s in it for you?<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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<\/span><\/span>• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Option to sell annual leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Health cashback plan (optical, dental, etc.)
• 24/7 advice line and confidential counselling
• Discounts and rewards platform
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Strong commitment to work–life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted legal services
• Free refreshments and wellbeing support
• Charity of the Year initiatives
• Annual salary review and discretionary bonus schemes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>If you are a motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to join a supportive and professional team, we would love to hear from you.<\/span>
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<\/span><\/span>• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Option to sell annual leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Health cashback plan (optical, dental, etc.)
• 24/7 advice line and confidential counselling
• Discounts and rewards platform
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Strong commitment to work–life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted legal services
• Free refreshments and wellbeing support
• Charity of the Year initiatives
• Annual salary review and discretionary bonus schemes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>
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If you are a motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to join a supportive and professional team, we would love to hear from you.<\/span>
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