Lifetime Planning Legal Advisor

We are pleased to invite applications for a Legal Advisor to join our well-regarded Lifetime Planning team, specialising in Wills and Last Powers of Attorney work.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career in private client law. Previous experience in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, probate, or private client work would be an advantage; however, full training and support will be provided, making this an ideal role for someone looking to build or transition into this area of law.

The Role:

You will be involved in a broad range of wills and probate matters, including:

·         Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney

·         Assisting with Probate and Estate Administration

·         Advising clients on succession and estate planning

·         Supporting the team with general private client work

As your skills and confidence develop, you will be given increasing responsibility and client contact.

Duties will also include:

·         Meeting targets whilst maintaining high quality standards

·         Complying with agreed service levels

·         Participating in marketing activities and business development opportunities

The successful candidate should have:

·      Excellent administration and organisation skills

·      The ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varying workload

·      Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish good working relations with both  colleagues and clients

·      The ability to work at a highly professional level

·       Commitment to team goals and personal development

Why join the team at JCP?

You will be able to access a range of excellent employee benefits including:

·         Competitive salary

·         Annual salary review

·         Private medical insurance and health cash plan

·         Employer pension contribution of  4%

·         Cycle to work scheme

·         Internal training and career development opportunities

 We value diversity and inclusion at JCP and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone in our communities, and particularly from those that are underrepresented in our current workforce including those with a disability and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

We are strong supporters of the Welsh language and are very proud to have been the first firm of solicitors to be awarded the “Cynnig Cymraeg/Welsh Offer” recognition by the Welsh Language Commissioner in 2021. We support our Welsh speakers and fund lessons for those who would like to learn Welsh.

Rydym yn gefnogwyr brwd o’r Gymraeg ac yn hynod falch o fod y cwmni cyfreithiol cyntaf i dderbyn cydnabyddiaeth y Cynnig Cymraeg gan Gomisiynydd y Gymraeg yn 2021. Rydym yn cefnogi ein siaradwyr Cymraeg ac yn ariannu gwersi ar gyfer y rhai a hoffai ddysgu’r iaith.

JCP Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is open, fair and not influenced by irrelevant considerations.  JCP Solicitors recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, nationality, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other prejudice; we therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

* Please be aware that JCP Solicitors reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.