*** FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR A PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR TO JOIN LEADING KENT LAW FIRM ***
About you
* You’ll have over 4 years post qualified experience.
* You want to join a regional firm where you share the same values; Respect | Integrity | Teamwork | Excellence.
* You enjoy meeting clients and enjoy a varied workload.
* You want to be part of a fun family friendly firm!
About the team you will be joining
Our Wills and Estate Administration department specialise in providing advice and assistance to clients in the areas of probate and trust administration. The team works really well with other departments and has an open and welcoming environment, which encourages teamwork and co-operation.
We have a partner led approach on all matters, providing a flexible team structure which helps to develop junior members of the team and allocation of work to the right level.
About CWJ
Having been in business for 150 years we have an excellent reputation in the local area for serving individuals and organisations. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service which is why we a rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Review Solicitors www.reviewsolicitors.com.
We are one of the largest firms in Kent who are based in one office - we think this makes us rather special. We have a strong commitment to providing and promoting a positive working environment that supports our staff. Take a look at our wellbeing pages here: Wellbeing at CWJ - Clarkson Wright & Jakes Solicitors
What will I be doing?
You will be responsible for providing a high-quality service to clients, advising on a range of estate administration matters including: wills, probate, deputyships, LPA’s etc.
Day -to-day responsibilities include:
* Interviewing clients to take instructions
* Advising clients and discussing plans and progress and keeping them fully informed about their matter
* Providing relevant documents
* Keeping client and matter files in good order and ensuring that all information is recorded thoroughly and accurately
* Dealing with clients’ queries and problems promptly and efficiently, either face-to-face or on the telephone
* Complying with quality standards set and with departmental procedures, when handling all matters
* Supporting the growth of the department by being actively involved with business development
Our clients
We look after individuals from all over Kent and the south east. We also act for businesses and organisations ranging in size, from sole traders to large corporates. For further information about the type of clients we work with, take a look here: https://www.cwj.co.uk/site/aboutus/ourclients/
How do I apply?
To apply for this vacancy please send your cv and covering letter to our HR Department: chris.moore@cwj.co.uk