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Job Specification: Wills Solicitor (2+ years PQE) Department: Wills, Trusts & Probate Reports to: Head of Wills & Probate Location: Chester or Knustford (with potential for cross-office collaboration) Contract: Full-time, permanent Role Purpose To provide high-quality legal advice and services in wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. The role requires technical expertise, excellent client care, and a proactive approach to business development in line with Cullimore Dutton’s values: respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and simplicity. Key Responsibilities • Advise clients on wills, estate planning, inheritance tax, and probate matters., • Manage a varied caseload efficiently, ensuring timely progression of files and compliance with all regulatory requirements., • Draft wills, LPAs, trusts, and related documents with precision and attention to detail., • Deliver excellent client care, maintaining strong relationships and exceeding client expectations., • Support the Head of Department with complex cases and departmental initiatives., • Record and bill time accurately, achieving personal financial targets and supporting the team’s contribution to firm-wide income objectives., • Identify and act upon cross-referral opportunities across Cullimore Dutton’s legal and financial services teams., • Participate in business development activities, including networking, client seminars, and community engagement., • Achievement of income and billing targets, with lock-up actively managed., • High levels of positive client feedback., • Compliance with regulatory responsibilities and internal risk procedures., • Evidence of cross-referrals and contribution to business growth., • Qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years PQE in wills, trusts, and probate., • Strong technical knowledge of private client law, including inheritance tax and estate planning., • Excellent drafting, advisory, and negotiation skills., • Strong client care skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and simply., • Good business acumen and commitment to meeting financial and operational targets., • Team player with a collaborative mindset and ability to support colleagues., • Confident in networking and building relationships to generate new business., • Demonstrates respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and simplicity in all interactions., • Proactively supports colleagues and contributes to a high-performing team culture., • Takes ownership of personal development and risk management responsibilities., • Acts as an ambassador for Cullimore Dutton in the community.

Residential Conveyancer (Solicitor, Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer or seasoned Paralegal) – Chester Conveyancing without the burnout – yes, it exists. We’re working with a prestigious multi-service law firm in the beautiful city of Chester who are seeking an ambitious addition to their residential conveyancing team The essentials: • Run your own residential caseload, from start to finish., • Autonomy & strong support from senior colleagues in the team., • Hybrid working (1–2 days from home)., • Around 3 years’ experience ideal, but open to the right person., • Competitive salary and full benefits package. What’s in it for you? • Real work–life balance., • Career development under an experienced Head of Department., • Opportunities to grow your reputation and client base., • A collaborative, forward-thinking specialist conveyancing team. Ready for your next move in Chester? Contact Izzie Vaughan at Harkaye Core Talent today to be considered for this role!

Excellent opportunity exists to join one of the most renowned full service practices in Chester, a team who are expanding their incredibly well regarded Private Client offering and now seek a senior hire to cap the department. This important, senior hire will be a qualified Solicitor (ideally 5 years PQE and above) with vast experience within the private client sphere keen to develop their managerial ambitions. As a leading light in their specialist private client team, your role will be to take on a caseload of your own clients, assist with the day to day running of the team and be at the forefront of their continued development. The team manage myriad high net worth private client matters (including wills, probate, trusts, taxes and estates, powers of attorney etc.) and matters that involve business, agriculture and foreign assets issues. You'll play an integral part in the development and success of the wider team. You'll be able to work autonomously with no supervision, ably supported by the wider team. It is expected you will take a leading role in the team, second only to the Head of Department. Salary and benefits will be in line with your expertise with a guideline for salary of up to £65k.

I'm working with one of Cheshire's most respected law firms. They offer real scope for progression, a flexible and supportive team environment, and a strong focus on work-life balance. You'll be handling a varied and high-quality caseload across wills, probate, estate planning, and trusts - with the

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About the roleTo provide professional administrative support to the Head of Department (HoD) and department executive team. Experience of providing high level administrative and/or personal support to a senior executive, using a range of IT software packages and databases; experience of complex diar

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Superb opportunity for an ambitious Private Client Solicitor, from mid-level to Head of Department, to join a thriving National Legal 500 Practice in their office in Hinckley. Due to the continued development and expansion of the firm, it is now seeking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solic

As the leader of a National department, this individual will work closely with the Head of Department as a key contributor to the management of the business line. National Head of Department, Estates and Farm Agency. Be accountable for the financial performance of the department, and will develop an

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As Head of Conveyancing, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of conveyancers, assistants, and support staff across four offices in West Yorkshire. Residential Conveyancer – Head of Department, 5 + years’ PQE, West Yorkshire, £55,000 - £65,000 DOE. You will benefit from five