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We are excited to be partnered with our highly reputable, professional and established law based client as they seek to recruit a Wills, Trusts and LPA Consultant to join their team within their offices in the centre of East Grinstead. This is an excellent opportunity to join a very reputable firm. The role offers a pathway to career development and progression within the business.
Wills, Trusts and LPA Consultant
Full time permanent role - Mon-Fri office based hours. Opportunity to work 2-3 days per week from the office and the rest of the time from home and client sites
Office based in East Grinstead with parking available on site for staff - also close to the station area
Salary 29000-30000 per annum plus commission. Excellent all round company benefits, along with a generous commission scheme
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy team within a friendly and very successful organisation who offer a strong career pathway and progression opportunities
The role - Wills, Trusts and LPA Consultant
The role of a Private Client (Wills, Trusts and LPA's) Consultant encompasses offering advice to clients.
You will be joining a team of highly skilled professionals and after your initial training, you will be providing expert advice in Wills (i.e. creating a new Will, updating an existing Will, advising on Trust structures, preserving wealth and minimising inheritance tax liability, income tax and capital gains), Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate.
The role - duties and responsibilities
Offering expert advice to clients on how best to structure their Will/Trusts/LPAs, whilst ensuring compliance with current laws.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships, offering a bespoke and caring service.
Make referrals for additional services, including Trusts, Life Insurance, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) and other associated products.
Prioritising work so that deadlines and company service level agreements (SLA's) can be met. Responsible for gathering and maintaining accurate and relevant information and legal records.
Following up with clients after their initial meeting to obtain any outstanding information
Drafting and revising Wills and LPAs within company SLAs.
Answering client calls and emails within company SLAs.
Preparing LPA forms, supporting with submitting & registering.
Attending regional client meetings. An overnight stay may be required on occasions.
Diary management - review and maintain your diary weekly.
Further development of knowledge and skills via additional external studies / qualifications is offered after successful completion of your probation.
Experience, competencies and knowledge required:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with exceptional client care skills
Works well under pressure on own and as part of a team.
Previous experience in Financial Services - Mortgages, Life insurance etc.
A degree in law is desirable - NOT ESSENTIAL
Experience in Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Planning is desirable - NOT ESSENTIAL
STEP or CILEX qualified (or working towards) - Desirable - NOT ESSENTIAL - Training courses will be provided.
Full UK driving licence (own car not required).
For more information regarding this new and exciting Wills, Trusts and LPA Consultant opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out!
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job
