An exciting new opportunity has arisen in our Banbury office within the Private Client Department.
This role would suit a Wills & Probate Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, with experience of working independently on a range of Private Client matters.
To apply, please provide a covering letter (including your salary expectations) and CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Please send your application to Emma Orford, Head of HR at emma.orford@alsterskelley.com .
Please note if you apply direct (not through an agency) and successfully complete your probation period we will give you a one-time bonus payment of £500 (gross pay).
* Attend to clients
* Produce accurate detailed work to ensure excellence in legal services
* Maintain files and ensure efficient case management of Private Client matters
* Draft any documentation in accordance with efficient file management including correspondence, briefs, court documentation, full attendance notes and statements of evidence
* Time record in accordance with the Firm’s policy and prepare bills as necessary
* Attend to clients in the office or in their homes
* Undertake work necessary to build up maintain and manage a caseload
* Undertake any reasonable instructions made by Directors, Department Heads or Fee Earners within the limits of this job description
* Attend department meetings as required
* Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 3 years’ PQE or equivalent fee earning experience, running their own caseload with minimal supervision
* Experience of running a varied caseload of wills, LPAs and probate matters, including complex probate files
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word and Outlook and good keyboard skills
* Ability to work within quality and case management systems. Experience of using Tikit is desirable
* Dynamic in approach and uses initiative when dealing with current or potential clients
* A positive approach to customer service
* A team player and flexible in approach
* Ability to deal with sensitive situations and difficult clients in a professional, confidential manner
* Sufficient knowledge of the legal process to understand the work being undertaken
* Knowledge of the work of a Private Client Department and the relevant law
* Experience of legal procedures
* Ability to travel between offices and attend off-site appointments as required
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