Wills & Probate Fee Earner

Our client, a well-known West Yorkshire firm, are looking to bring a Fee Earner with a proven track record in Wills & Probate into their growing team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To carry out efficiently and promptly all work which is from time to time allocated to you by the firm or which you introduce including taking instructions from clients, Will writing, EPA's, Trusts and other tasks in relation to the Probate Department.

KEY TASKS

To see clients, take instructions and advise

To prepare and deal with cases from inception to conclusion including full responsibility for those matters allocated to you

To maintain your files in a neat and orderly fashion and to conclude the billing of matters which you have handled

To maintain an accurate daily time record of your work to ensure the accurate billing of matters you are involved in

To be familiar with and operate and comply with any quality procedures the firm operates

To comply with any Health and Safety procedures the firm operates.

To undertake other duties as may be required from time to time by the Partners to ensure the smooth running of the firm

To be familiar with all rules relating to the Professional conduct of solicitors

To ensure that your professional continuing education points are up to date.

To ensure Money Laundering procedures are adhered to and any suspicious circumstances reported to the MLRO.



PERSON SPECIFICATION

SKILLS:A high level of interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of legal aid procedures, preferably gained in a franchised firm. Some keyboard, computer or I.T. knowledge would be useful.

QUALIFICATIONS:LPC, ILEX or equivalent

PERSONAL QUALITIES:assertive, articulate and self confident. Reliable and conscientious. Sound attention to detail and the ability to grasp new ideas and concepts quickly. Smart and professional. Self-motivating and pro-active with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

If this position is of interest, you can contact Aaron Stocks at aaron@craconsultants.com or on 0114 241 8030 or apply directly