Probate Fee Earner Newcastle Upon Tyne
Opportunity to join a leading North East Law Firm joining a busy department in the Probate Team.
Main Responsibilities:-
- Attending client meetings, completing file notes, file opening, initial client compliance checks, preparation of client care letters and draft wills, completion of Lasting Powers of Attorney and general administration
- Administration of probate work – co-ordinating collection of assets/identifying liabilities, preparation of oaths and applications for grants.
- Dealing with client enquiries in person and by telephone and email, making appointments, updating clients and co-ordinating fee earners diary, costs updates and dealing with aged debts
- To meet with clients and take initial instructions. To ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs.
- At all times to exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner.
- To ensure the confidentiality and security of all documentation and information of the practice and clients.
Includes an excellent variety of company staff benefits:-
- 28 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
- Pension Scheme
- Sickness Pay (up to 20 days)
- Friends and Family discount for legal services
- Free Wills and Residential Conveyancing for employees
- Social events for staff to include Christmas and Summer parties
- Contributory Health Scheme
