This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Private Client Solicitor-Director - Wills and Probate - Salary Up To £85K Per Annum - City of LondonJob DescriptionDuncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd):Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security.We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce.Wills and Probate Department BackgroundWe understand that drawing up a will or administering an estate can be an emotional experience, therefore, our specialist team will make sure that the future of our clients' families are secure and their wishes are carried out.We offer a comprehensive and personal service to clients including will drafting, inheritance tax planning advice, assistance with the administration of a will or advice on a contested will. Our team has considerable expertise in advising on international wills, wills involving extended families/ estranged family and contested wills/ probate litigation.Our probate experts offer advice under the law of England and Wales in addition to Islamic wills and inheritance matters.Main Responsibilities of the RoleReport directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are metProfessional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needsResponsible for all aspects of Wills & Probate work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersSupervising a team of solicitors/trainees & paralegals undertaking private client workAbility to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with casework including dealing with a range of Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney cases including: Estate administration; Applying for and obtaining the grant of probate; Setting up trusts; Advising on inheritance tax; court of protection matter; Contesting a will; Settling any tax liabilities and affairsAttending clients, taking instructions and preparing casesDealing with correspondenceMaintaining accurate time costing proceduresImplementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptlyEnsuring compliance with file managementKey Skills Required5 Years+ PQEMust have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applyingCommitted team player and adapt well to new challengesPrevious proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicatorsProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalitiesProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessExcellent analytical and organizational skillsAbility to use own initiative and sound judgmentWorking knowledge of Wills and Probate work and have the ability to service privately funded casesHave extensive experience in dealing with Wills & Probate related workExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsSTEP qualification preferable but not essentialThe recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.Equal OpportunitiesDuncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce.We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY #J-18808-Ljbffr