Our well established client is seeking a experienced Private Client Solicitor/Fee Earner (2-5 PQE) to join their busy Private Client Department in their Birmingham office.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work independently and proven experience working towards financial targets. You will have a relevant professional qualification and/or equivalent expertise, skills and experience in Wills, Probate, Agriculture and Estates, Powers of Attorney, Trusts and tax.
Duties:
• Engage with prospective legal clients, produce matter estimates and pre-instruction documentation as required, follow up enquiries and overcome objections to instruction (or manage same if delegated to others).• Produce (or manage the delegated production of) timely, well considered, written advice to clients and the required legal documents to progress and conclude their matter.• Ensure all necessary communication and actions are taken with third parties and relevant organisations to conclude the matter correctly.• Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner at all times• Ensure effective financial management on files• Contribute to business development strategy and identify opportunities to promote the firm both within own work type and other areas• Identify opportunities to promote the business through blogs, articles, networking events, specialist knowledge, referrer networks and other means
Skills and Experience:
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