Legal Adviser

Leading Sussex law firm, Mayo Wynne Baxter, provides a comprehensive and personal service to a broad spectrum of local, national and international clients across a range of business law and personal legal services.  Our innovative approach to client service led to a “Highly Commended” award in the Law Society’s annual Excellence Awards.

We are now seeking an experienced Legal Adviser to join our well respected Probate, Trusts and Wills (PTW) team, operating mainly from the Lewes office but with travel to other office locations as required.

The ideal candidate will be 5 years plus PQE and have a relevant professional qualification and/or equivalent expertise, skills and experience in Probate, Trusts, Wills, Tax and Elderly client matters. 

Working closely with the Lewes team and the wider department, you will be managing various wills, probate, trusts, power of attorney and Court of Protection matters for a range of private clients, in Lewes and Brighton.  This will include attending clients, drafting documents, managing  probate caseloads, preparing applications to the Court of Protection, preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and handling General Affairs files, dealing with tax and trusts where applicable and preparing accounts.

Marketing and networking skills are essential in order to participate actively in seeking new business, building relationships with potential clients, contacts and referrers and developing the firm as a whole. Familiarity with trust and estates tax returns is preferable.  

A high standard of interpersonal and communication skills is vital, especially in the context of client care and we are looking for someone who has a positive and friendly manner in dealing with clients and colleagues.

For the full job description and for further details about Mayo Wynne Baxter please visit our website www.mayowynnebaxter.co.uk.

To Apply:

Please email your CV and covering letter (including salary expectations) to the Grace Young at recruitment@mayowynnebaxter.co.uk .

Closing date: 13 April 2018