Senior Wills and Probate Solicitor

3 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Duncan Lewis Full time
Job Overview
Duncan Lewis Solicitors, a top-tier law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Wills and Probate Solicitor / Private Client Director. As one of the largest providers of publicly funded legal services in the UK, we are committed to excellence and innovation. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including will drafting, inheritance tax planning, and probate administration.

About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Senior Wills and Probate Solicitor / Private Client Director. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in dealing with Wills and Probate related work, excellent client care skills, and strong networking and communication abilities. They will be responsible for managing a team of solicitors/trainees & paralegals, ensuring performance targets are met, and supervising casework including advising on inheritance tax, settling tax liabilities, and preparing cases.

Main Responsibilities:
• Report directly to the Board and collaborate to ensure performance targets are met
• Provide professional proactive approach, strong client care skills, and sensitive understanding of clients' needs
• Responsible for all aspects of Wills and Probate work
• Supervise a team of solicitors/trainees & paralegals undertaking private client work
• Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
• Assist with casework, including dealing with Wills, Probate, and Lasting Powers of Attorney cases

Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position is estimated to be around £80,000-£100,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including a comprehensive pension scheme, life insurance, and 25 days annual leave. We also provide opportunities for career development and training, including STEP qualification and advocacy courses.

Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in Wills and Probate law, a clean, valid practicing certificate, and previous supervisory experience. You should be a committed team player, able to adapt well to new challenges, and have excellent analytical and organizational skills.

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