Mercian accountants

Self-employed Estate Planning Consultants

22/01/2025
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Deadline date:
£42000 / year

Job Description

Self-Employed Estate Planning Consultant

Uncapped Commission-Based Earnings
Benefits Include:

  • A full diary with all appointments provided from our highly-regarded estate planning seminars in your local area.
  • Flexibility to manage your own workload.
  • IT equipment provided.

Locations:
Applicants must reside within:

  • Shrewsbury/Shropshire

About Us
We are a fast-growing business with a customer-first approach and a strong brand presence, driving high demand for our estate planning services. We are seeking experienced estate planning consultants to join our team and cover these key locations. If you have the skills and expertise we’re looking for, we can offer a fantastic opportunity for professional growth.

Role Overview
As a self-employed estate planning consultant, you will:

  • Enjoy a steady flow of appointments sourced from our highly-regarded estate planning seminars in your local area.
  • Discuss the benefits of our products and services with potential customers, helping them make informed decisions about their legal planning needs.
  • Benefit from flexible working arrangements, managing your own workload.
  • Conduct client appointments via video calls and home visits.
  • Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of legal principles relevant to estate planning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Attend client appointments generated by the company.
  • Educate clients on estate planning and legal services, including Wills, LPAs, Trusts, and probate services.
  • Collaborate with our legal document drafting team.
  • Attend our seminars on later-life legal planning.
  • Work closely with clients to identify their needs and take accurate instructions.
  • Use our Estate Planning software to capture client instructions effectively.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience: Proven background in estate planning or will writing, trained to IPW or SWW standards, or legally qualified through CILEX.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Empathetic, customer-focused, and skilled at identifying client needs.
  • Communication: Ability to simplify complex legal information for clients.
  • Presentation Skills: Confidence and flair for engaging clients during meetings.
  • Consulting and Negotiation: A consultative approach with enthusiasm for our products and services.
  • IT Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and adaptability to custom software.
  • Mobility: A full UK driver’s license and access to your own vehicle.

Why Join Us?

  • Work with a dynamic and supportive team in a growing industry.
  • Benefit from pre-arranged appointments generated by our successful seminars.
  • Shape your own work schedule with the flexibility of self-employment.
  • Access quality training and support to excel in your role.

If you’re passionate about helping clients plan for the future and have the skills to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you!

Pay: From £42,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

  • Commission pay

Benefits:

  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Flexitime

Experience:

  • Estate planning: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road