Chester
Job Specification: Wills Solicitor (2+ years PQE) Department: Wills, Trusts & Probate Reports to: Head of Wills & Probate Location: Chester or Knustford (with potential for cross-office collaboration) Contract: Full-time, permanent Role Purpose To provide high-quality legal advice and services in wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. The role requires technical expertise, excellent client care, and a proactive approach to business development in line with Cullimore Dutton’s values: respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and simplicity. Key Responsibilities • Advise clients on wills, estate planning, inheritance tax, and probate matters., • Manage a varied caseload efficiently, ensuring timely progression of files and compliance with all regulatory requirements., • Draft wills, LPAs, trusts, and related documents with precision and attention to detail., • Deliver excellent client care, maintaining strong relationships and exceeding client expectations., • Support the Head of Department with complex cases and departmental initiatives., • Record and bill time accurately, achieving personal financial targets and supporting the team’s contribution to firm-wide income objectives., • Identify and act upon cross-referral opportunities across Cullimore Dutton’s legal and financial services teams., • Participate in business development activities, including networking, client seminars, and community engagement., • Achievement of income and billing targets, with lock-up actively managed., • High levels of positive client feedback., • Compliance with regulatory responsibilities and internal risk procedures., • Evidence of cross-referrals and contribution to business growth., • Qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years PQE in wills, trusts, and probate., • Strong technical knowledge of private client law, including inheritance tax and estate planning., • Excellent drafting, advisory, and negotiation skills., • Strong client care skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and simply., • Good business acumen and commitment to meeting financial and operational targets., • Team player with a collaborative mindset and ability to support colleagues., • Confident in networking and building relationships to generate new business., • Demonstrates respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and simplicity in all interactions., • Proactively supports colleagues and contributes to a high-performing team culture., • Takes ownership of personal development and risk management responsibilities., • Acts as an ambassador for Cullimore Dutton in the community.