Lawyer - Wills, Trusts and Probate

2 weeks ago


High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Blaser Mills Llp Full time

Our growing Wills, Trusts and Probate team is looking for a lawyer to join their department.

About us

Blaser Mills Law has grown substantially over the last five years, now employing over 140 staff, with a turnover of circa 12 million. We are a full service firm, with half of the turnover coming from the commercial side of our business.

With an excellent remuneration package, benefits, holiday entitlement and working environment, this is an excellent opportunity not to be missed.

The successful candidate will be client facing and will be responsible for managing a busy caseload, be mainly office based (High Wycombe) working standard hours (9 to 5) but available to work additional hours as the work dictates.

Key Experience

We are looking for a solicitor 2 -5 years PQE with a background in wills, trusts and probate to join our expanding department. Technical expertise and knowledge including Probate and Administration of Estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax.

Main purposes of role (not exhaustive)

  • Ideally 2-5 years PQE.
  • Technical expertise and knowledge including Probate and Administration of Estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax.
  • Ability to handle their own case load.
  • In their personal fee earning work, billings in accordance with set targets, other than where exceptional circumstances apply.
  • Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firm's quality and risk management procedures.
  • Flexibility, dealing with a number of matters at any given time.
  • Attention to detail and good communication skills.
  • Ensure proper control of work in progress, billing and cash collection. Proficient at fee recording and administration.
  • Be effective in developing new work from existing clients and seek new clients for themselves and others. Will develop and support marketing initiatives.
  • Maintain and nurture an appropriate network of contacts and referrers and endeavour to promote the firm in their professional and personal lives.
  • Maintain IT skills appropriate to modern legal practice.
  • Travel to other offices and client sites will be required.

Competence will be expected in the following areas:

  • Client Service
  • Technical Ability
  • Leading by example
  • Management, supervision and mentoring
  • Business Development
  • Above and beyond

Salary dependant on PQE to be discussed at interview.

Diversity, Inclusion, Social Mobility and Well-Being

At Blaser Mills Law, it is part of our DNA to attract the best people and create an outstanding working environment that people want to be a part of, and remain with, throughout their careers.

As a supportive and inclusive workplace, we encourage applications from all candidates with the right experience and qualifications. We are, of course, happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be required. Please email or inform the partner when shortlisted for interview.

How to Apply

If Blaser Mills Law sounds like the right fit for you, then please send your CV and a short cover letter or for a confidential conversation, please call , asking for Clare O'Connor Ashworth. Alternatively, please complete the form below.

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