Description:
HCC Solicitors is seeking a talented and experienced Wills & Probate Solicitor with at least 2 years PQE to join their team in Birmingham or Manchester. This role offers an opportunity to support clients in planning for later life, dealing with estates, and guiding clients through the probate process during some of the toughest times of their lives. The role involves managing a varied caseload, with the opportunity to assist a Partner on high-value cases, some exceeding £1 million.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage new client enquiries.
- Draft and handle routine correspondence and Wills (simple and complex).
- Provide estate planning services including inheritance tax and setting up Trusts.
- Handle Probate and estate administration.
- Provide clear and empathetic advice to clients who have lost loved ones.
- Draft Lasting Powers of Attorney.
- Guide clients through the Probate process with empathy and professionalism.
- Maintain diary management and use the in-house case management system.
- Research using internal resources.
- Work to court deadlines and current legislation.
Essential Skills:
- Previous experience in a Private Client department.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build a good rapport with vulnerable clients and third parties.
- Experience in contentious Probate matters.
- Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines.
Benefits:
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
- Summer and Christmas parties.
- Training opportunities and career progression.
- Death in service benefit.
- Cycle to work scheme and travel season ticket loans.
- Bonus scheme and referral schemes.
- Paid Birthday day off.
- Charitable day (1 paid day off for volunteering).