Our growing Wills, Trusts and Probate team is looking for a lawyer to join their department.
About us
Blaser Mills Law has grown substantially over the last five years, now employing over 140 staff, with a turnover of circa 12 million. We are a full service firm, with half of the turnover coming from the commercial side of our business.
We have created a modern, forward thinking, and responsible business, based on our Core Values. For more information, please see: https://www.blasermills.co.uk/our-culture/our-core-values/
With an excellent remuneration package, benefits, holiday entitlement and working environment, this is an excellent opportunity not to be missed.
The successful candidate will be client facing and will be responsible for managing a busy caseload, be mainly office based (High Wycombe) working standard hours (9 to 5) but available to work additional hours as the work dictates.
Key Experience
We are looking for a solicitor 2 -5 years PQE with a background in wills, trusts and probate to join our expanding department. Technical expertise and knowledge including Probate and Administration of Estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax.
Main purposes of role (not exhaustive)
- Ideally 2-5 years PQE.
- Technical expertise and knowledge including Probate and Administration of Estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax.
- Ability to handle their own case load.
- In their personal fee earning work, billings in accordance with set targets, other than where exceptional circumstances apply.
- Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firm’s quality and risk management procedures.
- Flexibility, dealing with a number of matters at any given time.
- Attention to detail and good communication skills.
- Ensure proper control of work in progress, billing and cash collection. Proficient at fee recording and administration.
- Be effective in developing new work from existing clients and seek new clients for themselves and others. Will develop and support marketing initiatives.
- Maintain and nurture an appropriate network of contacts and referrers and endeavour to promote the firm in their professional and personal lives.
- Maintain IT skills appropriate to modern legal practice.
- Travel to other offices and client sites will be required.
Lawyer Competency Framework
Competence will be expected in the following areas:
- Client Service
- Financial Performance
- Technical Ability
- Leading by example
- Management, supervision and mentoring
- Business Development
- Above and beyond
Salary dependant on PQE to be discussed at interview.
Diversity, Inclusion, Social Mobility and Well-Being
At Blaser Mills Law, it is part of our DNA to attract the best people and create an outstanding working environment that people want to be a part of, and remain with, throughout their careers.
We are proud of the diversity within Blaser Mills Law, which has allowed us to create a firm full of brilliant, unique minds. Further information can be found at https://www.blasermills.co.uk/our-culture/diversity-inclusion-and-social-mobility/
As a supportive and inclusive workplace, we encourage applications from all candidates with the right experience and qualifications. We are, of course, happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be required. Please email HR@blasermills.co.uk or inform the partner when shortlisted for interview.
How to Apply
If Blaser Mills Law sounds like the right fit for you, then please send your CV and a short cover letter to HR@blasermills.co.uk or for a confidential conversation, please call 0203 814 2020, asking for Clare O’Connor Ashworth. Alternatively, please complete the form below.