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APS Legal & Associates are one of the most recognised and trusted brands in the Professional Will Writing and Estate Planning Profession. As one of the largest and influential members of the IPW (Institute of Professional Will Writers) and the Society of Will Writers and with over 100 qualified Legal Consultants and members of staff across the country, our approach in a traditionally fragmented industry has allowed us to build a strong brand name with rapidly increasing recognition.

The need for our services in protecting our clients Estates is becoming even more important as it provides peace of mind, particularly in light of the current global economy.

As one of the UK's leading independent legal services providers, APS Legal & Associates is expanding their network and is seeking professional individuals with a keen interest in legal services to build their future around the company.

"The Foundations of our company are based on our professional legal expertise and principles, incorporating our ethical values along with affordability, peace of mind and unique service which we offer to all our clients."
Adam Shaw, Senior Partner, APS Legal & Associates

Why Consider APS Legal & Associates as a Career

Becoming a Licensed Legal Consultant will not suit everyone, therefore serious consideration must be taken by both parties before being accepted as a representative of our company. We make sure we have the right Associates within our business to service the professional introducers with which we believe and encourage all of our Associates to build the foundations of their business on. Honesty and integrity are paramount to our company and in turn your success in this field will develop through looking after your clients and developing a strong customer base. Professional referrals are those with which all of our Associates success thrives upon, rather than that of call centre or mail shot generated leads that other competitors may use within this market place.

It is for these very reasons that all of our Associates are truly handpicked to meet the company's criteria.

Attributes Required

The company operates a strict anti-sales policy. Our company ethos and that of our professional introducers does not fit the attributes associated with a typical sales person. Therefore those with a 'hard sell' approach are not encouraged to apply.

Applicants we consider must show a strong degree of professionalism, application, a keen interest in legal services and above all an ethical orientation. We specialise in professional, efficient & cost effective legal services to both the public and financial services companies around the U.K including:

• Protective Property Trusts
• Inheritance Tax Planning
• Estate Planning Reports
• All Types Of Professional Single & Mirror Wills
• Revocable Life Interests
• Children's Trusts
• Disabled Discretionary Trusts
• Lasting Power of Attorney
• Advanced Decision
• Estate Preservation
• Civil Partnership Planning
• Deed of Severance

Important Notice! We have also recently developed a Spanish Will Writing and Estate Planning service which allows owners of Property in Spain to have a Spanish Will produced (with English translation) from the comfort of their own home.

Comprehensive Business Package Available

APS Legal & Associates Business package is the most cost effective and comprehensive within the industry, without compromise. Its company ethos is in achieving success through its Associates activity in the market place and not from start up costs and management fees. In return you can expect unrivalled support from our business development team and legal centre of excellence. With the opportunity of developing a professional, rewarding, time flexible and lucrative business that you are able to run from home or office.

The Start-up Fee

The start up fee includes:

• Secure online modular training facility - (Pre-training & Continued Professional Development)
• 5 day residential training course with full accommodation
• Life time Professional Indemnity Insurance. (£2,500,000)
• Life time Public Liability Insurance. (£1,000,000)
• Continued Professional Development
• Business mentor, administrative and secretarial support and full legal department support
• Membership to our regulatory bodies
• Consistent Professional Introductions (within our company's network)

"After 5 years of working for a national training company, I decided to pursue my aspirations of running my own business. Becoming a Licensed Legal Consultant & Associate of APS Legal & Associates has proved to be the best career decision I have ever made. APS Legal & Associates application procedure through to their training and support is something that I cannot credit the company enough for. I have my own professional business; my earnings have exceeded any expectations I had and more importantly, I have more time to spend with my family"
Mark Ibbotson, Licensed Estate Planning Legal Specialist & Associate, South Yorkshire