Private Client Solicitor

Job Title: Wills and Probate Solicitor

Location: Bolton (hybrid working)

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

The Opportunity

We are looking for a qualified Solicitor to join a busy, established Wills & Probate team in Bolton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated individual who is keen to:

• Take ownership of their own caseload
• Support and supervise a team
• Develop their client following
• Play an important role in the continued development of the office

The Role

You will manage your own caseload and provide a professional, knowledgeable and compassionate service to clients, including elderly clients and families dealing with bereavement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload and maintaining accurate case management records
• Advising on and preparing Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Dealing with Probate and Administration of Estates
• Advising on Court of Protection matters
• Drafting Wills, LPAs and related legal documentation
• Preparing and submitting applications to the Probate Registry
• Advising on matters relating to the Mental Capacity Act
• Working with testamentary trusts and related matters
• Attending clients in nursing homes and private residences when required
• Supervising and supporting team members to ensure a high standard of work
• Maintaining accurate and complete files and meeting all deadlines
• Contributing to your own professional development and the wider development of the team

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A qualified Solicitor or CILEX professional with 3+ years’ PQE
• Experienced in Wills, LPAs and Probate
• Knowledgeable in the Mental Capacity Act
• Ideally STEP qualified or working towards STEP qualification
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident working independently and managing a caseload
• Experienced in supervising or supporting a team
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• IT literate with strong word-processing skills
• Professional, reliable and approachable
• Ambitious and keen to develop their career and client following
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Flexible, proactive and eager to develop new skills
• In possession of a full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use, as occasional travel to other locations and client appointments may be necessary

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional accrual after 2 years
• Birthday holiday
• Life insurance equivalent to 2x annual salary
• Paid car parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Referral and staff introduction schemes
• Discounted legal services
• Regular team events and charity initiatives
• Training and development opportunities

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Wills & Probate professional who wants to:

• Develop their career
• Take on greater responsibility
• Build and develop their own client following
• Make a real impact within a supportive and friendly team
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the office

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