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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