Wills and Probate Solicitor – Head of Department | City of London | £85,000
Wills and Probate Solicitor – Head of Department | City of London | £85,000
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Job Title: Private Client Solicitor – Head of Department
Location: City of London
Salary: £85,000 per annum,
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
- Responsible for all aspects of Wills & Probate work
- Assisting with casework, including dealing with a range of Wills, Probate, and Lasting Powers of Attorney cases, including: estate administration; applying for and obtaining the grant of probate; setting up trusts; advising on inheritance tax; court of protection matters; contesting a will; settling any tax liabilities and affairs
- Reporting directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met
- Supervising a team of solicitors, trainee solicitors, and paralegals undertaking private client work
- Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
- Attending clients, taking instructions, and preparing cases
- Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
- Undertaking probation reviews for new staff and conducting monthly file reviews, ensuring that follow-up actions are dealt with promptly
- Ensuring compliance with file management
Key Skills Required:
- Previous experience managing a team and working to key performance indicators (chargeables, billing, etc.)
- Extensive knowledge and experience of Wills & Probate work, with the ability to handle privately funded cases
- 5+ Years PQE (Post Qualification Experience)
- Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
- Professional with a proactive approach; excellent client care skills and the ability to handle client matters sensitively and resolve complex issues
- Excellent networking and communication skills, with the ability to successfully market the firm and generate new business
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
- Ability to use initiative and sound judgment
- Advocacy experience is an advantage
- Strong IT skills, particularly familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and document management systems
Seniority level
- Seniority level
- Director
Employment type
- Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Job function
- Legal
- Industries
- Law Practice
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