The Jackson Lees Group is a leading North West law firm and part of The MAPD Group. What started as a small Liverpool practice has grown into a multi‑office firm with more than 200 colleagues across Liverpool, Hoylake, Heswall and Churchtown. We are proud of our culture, our values, and our commitment to delivering exceptional legal services while supporting our people to be the best version of themselves.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Wills, Trusts & Probate Lawyer to join our growing teams across any of our offices in Wirral, Liverpool and Churchtown, Southport. This role is suitable for qualified Solicitors or experienced Fee Earners with a strong background in private client work.
You will manage your own caseload, deliver a high standard of client care and contribute to the continued success and reputation of the firm.
Overall Purpose:
Deliver a professional, responsive, high quality service to our clients ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures laid out by the Firm and by regulatory bodies. To always act as an ambassador for the Firm, actively promoting its services.
Key Accountabilities:
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Manage a varied client caseload of Wills, Trusts and Probates
- To be able to Network regularly to gain new Clients
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To perform any other duties as requested by the fee earner, team leader or management staff.
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Advise on aspects of probate, will drafting, tax planning and estate administration and including powers of attorney
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To assist fee earners by providing an element of chargeable legal services.
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Deal directly with clients, their families, and carers along with other third parties such as medical experts and case managers
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It is expected that you deliver high quality and sympathetic client care, build a good rapport with existing clients, and attract new clients.
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To ensure that the firm’s policies and procedures and those laid out by regulatory bodies such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority are always complied with fully.
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To contribute towards the effective management of risk by carrying out regular risk assessments on all matters, efficient file management and by providing excellent client care.
Key Experience & Skills:
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Proven experience handling Wills, Trusts and Probate matters as a qualified lawyer (ideally 4+ Years PQE).
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Ability to manage a full caseload with minimal supervision.
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Experience of working to financial and chargeable hour targets.
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Strong organisational and time management skills.
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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Confident communicator with a professional and empathetic client manner.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast‑paced legal environment.
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Proactive, with the ability to use initiative and sound judgement.
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Competent use of IT and case management systems.
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A strong commitment to client care, compliance and professional standards.
What’s in it for you:
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Competitive salary
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25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
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Referral bonus
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Free Health Cash Plan
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Pension plan
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Death in service benefit
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Hybrid / working from home options
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Unlimited access to training academy courses
Jackson Lees Group (a part of The MAPD Group) is committed to fostering an accepting an inclusive environment for our people and clients. We know that Making A Positive Difference through the practice of law can be achieved best when we celebrate diversity of all kinds. We actively encourage those from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply for this role, including people from minority ethnicity backgrounds, religious backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, people from different social backgrounds and of different ages.
