Posted: 6h ago
The role
We are seeking an experienced, high-quality private client solicitor to join our expanding teams throughout our offices. We operate five offices in Saffron Walden, Haverhill, Newmarket, Cambridge and Sudbury and offer a competitive salary.
Our ideal candidates will have previous experience in the same or a similar role and thrive working in a busy and fast-paced environment. It is essential that you hold a legal qualification and genuine specialist background across the normal range of work undertaken by “Private Client” or “Trust and Estate” practitioners, such as Estate Planning and Wills (including Inheritance Tax mitigation and the use of Trusts), Estate Administration, advising on Trusts, “Elderly Client Services”, Lasting Powers of Attorney and basic Court of Protection work.
Core duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
* Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably, efficiently and in accordance with the department, firm and SRA regulation and procedures.
* Ensure that the firm’s risk management procedures are adhered to.
* Manage a personal caseload and ensure that files are managed competently, efficiently, and profitably, with close client contact, you will manage and conduct matters on their behalf, ultimately delivering an outstanding client experience.
* Development and updating of legal knowledge in the chosen area(s) of law in accordance with SRA Continuing Professional Development requirements by personal attendance at training courses, webinars, self-study, and perusal of reference material.
* Reporting to your Head of Department with any concerns and/or queries.
* Compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct and SRA Accounts Rules.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Application question(s):
* Do you have legal drafting qualification?
Experience:
* private client: 3 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
