NQ Solicitor – Private Client

at  Holmes and Hills LLP

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

You will currently be a Trainee Solicitor about to qualify, looking to specialise in Wills & Probate.

What skills should I have?

• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels
• Must be able to impart key information in a manner which is easily understood
• Self-motivated, organised with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and with minimum supervision on their caseload.

ABOUT US

Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients’ interests and support clients’ growth and development.

We are currently recruiting for a Wills & Probate NQ Solicitor based in our Braintree office. The successful candidate will enjoy a wide variety of quality Private Client matters working as part of the Braintree Private Client Team. The successful candidate will advise and take instructions from clients on a range of Private Client matters to include administering Estates and Wills, Powers of Attorney and drafting all categories of Wills.
You will have a proven track record in delivering expert legal advice and high service levels to clients, whilst working independently on your own caseload.

The Day to Day:

• Initial meetings with clients in respect of Wills, LPAs and estate administration.
• Thereafter delegating as appropriate to the paralegals and Legal Assistants in our Probate Administration Team and our Wills and LPA Team.
• Having oversight of the progression of all cases and meeting with paralegals and Legal Assistants.
• Providing legal and technical input as required in respect of your ongoing matters.
• Attending supervision sessions with the head of department.
• Assisting in the production of marketing materials to assist with the growth of the Tiptree and Coggeshall offices and the team generally.