Solicitor / Legal Executive : Private Client Practitioner
Location: Newhaven (some home working available)
Salary: dependent on experience
Hours : Full Time or Part Time, Permanent
The Solicitors are an independent, award-winning law firm offering legal advice and help to both individuals and businesses across Sussex.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their friendly Private Client team at Barwells in Newhaven.
The ideal candidate would have experience with elderly client management; however, this is not essential.
The successful candidate will provide cost-effective support to the Partner and will be working alongside other Solicitors and Practitioners within Private Client. The role will be focused on services for elderly clients such as preparation of wills, powers of attorney, and probate, together with the management of elderly client affairs where the Firm is acting on their behalf.
Key Responsibilities
* To undertake fee-earning work either independently or under supervision, including file creation, generation of client care correspondence, completion of client questionnaires, drafting relevant documentation, and attending routine meetings.
* Manage elderly client affairs, including healthcare and finances.
* Manage routine client enquiries and communications.
* Manage the collation of matter start and completion data and prepare all claims for costs.
* Progress client matters with care and high standards, complying with internal processes.
* Collaborate with Directors and other Private Client Practitioners to develop new business.
* Deliver fee income in line with targets.
* Stay informed of changes in law and practice, maintaining relevant CPD.
* Supervise, support, and develop support staff.
* Perform work in line with the firm's risk procedures, complying with Solicitors Accounts Rules and professional conduct rules.
* Ensure confidentiality of all data.
* Perform other duties as designated by the Partnership.
Skills and Qualifications
* Highly organized with good case load management skills.
* Excellent communication skills with clients and team members.
* Ability to work independently and seek advice when needed.
* Proactive, forward-thinking, and able to cope under pressure.
* Good computer literacy and knowledge of case management systems.
* Hardworking with a positive attitude.
* Committed to delivering high-quality service.
Benefits
* Bonus schemes
* Health and well-being contributions
* 25+ days holiday plus birthdays off
* Employee discounts
If you are a suitable candidate and interested in working for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
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