NQ Solicitor – Probate Department

Vacancy Description: NQ Solicitor – Probate Department

Location: Horwich office

Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Monday to Friday (1‑Hour Lunch)

Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.

We have a vacancy for a newly qualified Solicitor to work in our busy Wills & Probate Department based at our Horwich office.

The ideal candidate will be looking for a firm where they can build on their experience and develop their career in a busy and fast‑paced environment. There are opportunities for responsibility and recognition for a hard‑working and enthusiastic individual.

This role requires visiting clients; therefore, it is preferable for the successful candidate to have a full driving licence together with a car for business use.

Responsibilities

• Run a caseload and effectively maintain and housekeep the case management system
• Provide a friendly, knowledgeable and professional service to our clients
• Work as part of a team dealing with elderly clients and grieving families
• Attend nursing homes and the private homes of elderly clients
• Take instructions for Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate/Administration of Estates and Court of Protection
• Draft documents such as Wills and Powers of Attorney
• Submit applications to the Probate Registry
• Ensure any request concerning a work‑related matter is undertaken within the agreed timeframe
• File and accurately maintain files
• Accurately prepare routine correspondence ready for signature
• Collate reports and documents, photocopy/scanning as appropriate
• Meet all deadlines within the agreed timeframe
• Be proactive regarding own career development
• Develop transferable skills across the business
• Ensure this key role is valued by the team and the clients

Skills Required

• Technical knowledge regarding Wills, LPAs and administration of Estate; ideally keen to become STEP qualified
• Good organisational skills
• Attention to detail (accuracy essential)
• IT skills with full word processing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Ability to work well within a team
• Motivated, friendly, confident, reliable, team player
• Eager to learn and develop new skills, flexible
• Positive attitude

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Attendance bonus
• 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
• Birthday holiday
• Life insurance equal to 2 annual salaries
• Northern Rail discount scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Quarterly fruit baskets
• Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
• Discounted services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
• Staff introduction scheme (Refer a successful applicant and get £500)
• Monthly raffle draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
• Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
• Annual Christmas Party & events
• Charity fundraisers

Training & Development

• Training and development opportunities
• Internal workshops
• Compliance webinars

Applications: Please complete the application form and attach your CV.