Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
The Opportunity…
At Wolferstans, we care passionately about the experience that clients have when doing business with us. Clients who contact us to deal with sensitive legal matters are placing a great deal of trust in us and it is critical that we repay this trust by treating them with the warmth, professionalism, understanding and courtesy that they deserve.
We have recently received national recognition for our commitment to excellence; winning Silver at the UK Customer Experience Awards for the 2nd year running in the category of “Best CX for Vulnerable Customers” and winning “Excellence in Client Care” at the 2023 LawNet Awards. These awards are alongside our continued presence in the Times Best Law Firms list – why not come and be a part of our success?
You will be part of a supportive and flexible working environment where you have the ability to further your career aspirations. Our benefits package includes 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays and an extended break over the Christmas period, you are also awarded a day off for your birthday and will be signed up to our Health Care Plan designed with wellbeing in mind. Furthermore, we organise social gatherings and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year for all our employees, enhancing our supportive and inclusive work culture.
We are proud to have been recognised for our dedication to fostering a compassionate workplace environment. We were the first firm in Plymouth to be awarded the title of Compassionate Workplace by St Luke’s Plymouth, and more recently achieved the bronze award for the Wellbeing at Work programme facilitated by Livewell Southwest, with ongoing efforts towards obtaining our silver award.
What will you do?
Due to growth, an opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our established and experienced team and play an integral role in the future of the firm.
You will run a caseload advising clients on Wills, Estate Administration, LPAs, Drafting Deeds of Variation, Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts with support provided from a dedicated team of Paralegals and Administrators.
You will be expected to provide cover to both our North Hill and Plymstock offices with flexibility to work from home part of the week, after a period of training.
What do you offer?
You will have previous experience of working for a reputable law firm.
Excellent:
- Communication skills
- Time management skills and able to prioritise effectively
- Attention to detail
Able to:
- Demonstrate a passion for client service excellence
- Deal sensitively and appropriately with confidential information
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with team members the firms’ employees and partners.
- Work well under pressure within stipulated timescales and meet deadlines
You will be:
- Proud of a professional and positive work attitude with the ability to embrace change
- Willing to attend courses and webinars to increase knowledge and understanding
- Keen to work towards or demonstrate the firm’s core competencies
- Committed to Wolferstans, and able to provide a confident and positive input, taking
- Responsibility and ownership for the success of the firm and your own development
Applications will officially close on 31st of May 2025. However, we are keen to talk to suitable candidates at the earliest possible opportunity and will close the vacancy to new applications once conversations reach an advanced stage to avoid a delay. We would therefore urge candidates who are interested in this vacancy to get in touch ASAP and discuss the opportunity with us.