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Wilkin Chapman Solicitors

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Lincoln

AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years PQE, a STEP qualification or equivalent skills, and strong client-facing abilities to nurture relationships and aid in business development.
  • You will manage your caseload, draft legal documents, mentor junior colleagues, ensure compliance, handle client inquiries, and support business development activities.

Requirements

  • 3 years + PQE
  • Possession of the STEP Qualification or working towards it or an ability to demonstrate technical skills and experience equivalent to the STEP qualification and a willingness to undertake the qualification.
  • Excellent client facing skills and the ability to nurture existing clients and third-party relationships as well as the ability to help develop new business and assist in networking events.

Responsibilities

  • Running your own caseload to include drafting of Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and dealing with Trust and Estate Administration, including complex cases for High-Net-Worth business and agricultural clients.
  • Drafting and reviewing legal documents with precision and attention to detail
  • Willing to participate in the growth and future development on the department, assisting in the build-up of the client database and marketing the firm’s services through business development and networking activities within and outside of normal office hours.
  • Mentoring and support of more junior colleagues in the team and working collaboratively.
  • Ensuring compliance is adhered to in all activities including Lexcel compliance.
  • Achieve financial targets agreed with the Department Head or Branch Partner.
  • Deal with routine and difficult enquiries from telephone callers and clients effectively and efficiently and ensure that all client complaints are dealt with both professionally and promptly to the complete satisfaction of the client.
  • Ensure quality of work produced by ‘support staff' is to the highest standard.
  • The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role.

FAQs

What type of work will I be involved in as a Solicitor in the Probate team?

You will handle a wide range of work including drafting Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and managing Trust and Estate Administration, particularly for complex high-value cases involving High-Net-Worth business and agricultural clients.

What qualifications are required for this position?

You need to have a minimum of 3 years PQE and either possess the STEP Qualification, be working towards it, or have equivalent technical skills and experience.

Is there an expectation for business development and networking?

Yes, you will be expected to participate in the growth and future development of the department, which includes building a client database and marketing the firm’s services through business development and networking activities.

Will I have the opportunity to mentor others in the team?

Yes, you will provide mentoring and support to more junior colleagues and work collaboratively within the team.

What kind of compliance standards should I adhere to?

You are expected to ensure adherence to compliance standards, including Lexcel compliance, in all your activities.

How will my financial targets be determined?

Financial targets will be agreed upon with the Department Head or Branch Partner.

How are client complaints handled?

You will be responsible for dealing with routine and difficult inquiries effectively and ensuring that all client complaints are addressed professionally and promptly to the satisfaction of the client.

What is the work culture like at your firm?

We emphasize a strong, forward-looking culture that values happy, motivated employees. We believe this benefits both our team and our clients, providing tools and support for success.

What are the main benefits of working at Wilkin Chapman?

We offer a great package of benefits, a sociable working environment, and guidance on your career path, as well as opportunities to grow within a well-regarded firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.

How is the firm's reputation in the legal community?

Wilkin Chapman is the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire and is listed in the Lawyer UK 200. Many of our solicitors and departments are highly ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK for their niche expertise.

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Wilkin Chapman Solicitors

We’re the leading private and commercial law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.

Law
Industry
201-500
Employees
1900
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Recommended by the UK’s leading legal directories, including The Legal 500 and Chambers UK, Wilkin Chapman is one of the largest law firms in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. We have over 420 partners and staff located across a network of offices in Grimsby, Lincoln, Beverley, and Louth providing a unique balance of trusted legal and insolvency advice to private and commercial clients based locally, nationally, and internationally. Wilkin Chapman’s strength in key sectors including agriculture, food, energy & renewables, tourism & leisure, local government, military, and education is supported by its expertise in employment, corporate and commercial, and real estate as well as all aspects of private client work. The firm adopts a holistic approach to providing professional legal services, but always with the client at its very heart. Distinguished by our outstanding service, innovation, and commitment to achieving results, we’re proud to achieve and maintain quality standards such as Lexcel, The Law Society's accreditation standard, and the ISO9001:2008 certification in our recoveries department. We’re recognised as amongst the best there is in the UK in 16 specialist areas in the Legal 500 2023 and have 15 practice area and solicitor recommendations in the Chambers UK 2023 guide. We've also earned the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the highest honour from the Armed Forces Covenant, and we are also the NFU's Legal Panel Member for Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire. As a firm, we believe in supporting the communities in which we operate, and our colleagues regularly engage in volunteering and fundraising for local charities, organisations, and schools.