Wills And Probate Specialist

Summary

Join LEAP Estates as a Wills and Probate Specialist and become instrumental in shaping their software offerings. You will be responsible for product development, competitor analysis, ensuring compliance with legislation, and conducting training sessions. The role requires 3-5 years of experience as a Wills and Probate Solicitor, up-to-date legal knowledge, and excellent communication skills. LEAP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including private health insurance, pension contributions, gym membership, life insurance, professional development fund, enhanced parental leave, and hybrid working opportunities.

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience working as a Wills and Probate Solicitor, with experience in aspects such as Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney, Trust, and Probate.  Knowledge of Court of Protection, Deputyship, and Estate Disputes would also be advantageous
• Up-to-date specialist knowledge of the law and legal system, and relevant experience in handling a wide range of cases
• Experience with case management systems
• An understanding of the small law firm’s culture & expectations
• A passion for technology
• Budgeting skills and commercial awareness
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent organisational skills
• Full clean driving license / Access to own car and ability to drive
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal); skilled in dealing sensitively with clients
• Completed a degree or equivalent qualification

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an outstanding knowledge of LEAP Estates & it’s companion products
• Promote use of LEAP Estates products & drive adoption in Wills and Probate
• Shape product development of software in Wills and Probate
• Report on in-depth competitor analyses in areas of Legal Technology
• Ensure LEAP’s processes comply with up-to-date legislation within Wills and Probate
• Research forms, legislation, and legal processes relevant to Wills and Probate
• Identify the need for, schedule & conduct onsite / remote visits & training sessions
• Attend industry events to speak with existing customers

Benefits

• Friendly, supportive and driven culture
• LEAP pays 8% of your salary into your pension
• Private Health Insurance, including Optical and Dental
• ��50 a month gym contribution
• Life Insurance cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Professional Development Fund - yearly learning allowance to grow & upscale your career
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• PerkBox Membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Work Anniversary Rewards
• Paid time off to give blood
• Volunteer Day – We offer 1 day per year for a charity of your choice
• Free healthy breakfast, light lunch, snacks
• Hybrid or Remote working opportunities available