Fee Earner

**Will and LPA Fee Earner**

Our client is a highly regarded law firm based in Gateshead, known for their excellence in providing comprehensive legal services to individuals and families. With a focus on client satisfaction and tailored solutions, they have built a strong reputation in the industry.

**Role Summary**:We are currently seeking an experienced Will & LPA Fee Earner to join our client's esteemed law firm. As a key member of their team, you will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload of Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney matters. Your expertise and client-oriented approach will play a pivotal role in assisting clients with their estate planning needs and ensuring their wishes are carefully documented and protected.

**Department - **Wills and Probate / Private Client

**Location - ** NG9

**Hours -** up to 35 hours per week 9am - 5pm with one hour for lunch (part time hours can be considered)

**Salary - £20,000.00 - £30,000.00** commensurate with experience and qualifications

**Main Duties**
- To manage specified private client matters mainly relating to wills and LPAs but to include other matters as appropriate
- To take a proactive approach in building professional relationships with clients and other contacts
- To maintain and promote the good image and reputation of the firm
- To assist colleagues, Directors and Heads of Department with marketing and training events and initiatives
- To manage and supervise junior staff and support staff as required including assisting with recruitment, training etc
- To use the case management software

**Criteria**
- Experience Significant experience in receiving client instructions and drafting and writing wills and LPAs as a Paralegal or Legal Executive or similar
- Experience of working on own initiative with minimum supervision
- Experience of establishing, building and sustaining professional relationships with clients and other contacts
- Experience of managing own workload, meeting deadlines and prioritising appropriately
- A proven track record of meeting billing targets

**Other Relevant professional qualification (desirable)**
- Good understanding of Anti Money Laundering responsibilities and GDPR requirements
- Sympathetic to our ethos and heritage
- Satisfactory DBS

**For further details, don't hesitate to contact us at 0333 015 3325.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nottingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person