Overview
Exciting opportunity for a Fee Earner to provide a wide range of legal support. You will give advice to clients in writing and in person, attend to take instructions, and advise on necessary courses of legal action.
Essentials
* Solicitor/Fee Earner
* Private Client
* Good working knowledge of general software packages, Microsoft Office and the firm’s management information system, DPS.
* Team working skills
* Great communication skills
* Organisational skills
Key Responsibilities
* Meeting and interviewing clients to establish the firm’s suitability to provide the necessary advice and services.
* Explain who will be responsible for the work carried out and the firm’s fee structure.
* Advising the clients on legal issues and taking instructions.
* Conduct legal proceedings within the court system.
* Researching and analysing information as relevant.
* Preparing all legal documents for client or for court preparation.
* Corresponding with clients and liaising with all other parties by mail, telephone, email or in person.
* Undertaking all necessary administration including billing client for work completed on their behalf, keeping accurate and informative file / attendance notes.
* Attending departmental meetings, share best practice.
* Working in a team within the firm and making cross referrals to colleagues / other departments.
* Comply with all reasonable requests from the partners, the practice manager or anyone acting on their behalf.
* Strict compliance with all aspects of Lexcel.
* Undertake the supervision of secretarial staff, trainees or paralegals.
* Attending regular training when required to develop and maintain relevant knowledge and skills.
* General maintenance of client files.
Job details
* Location: Sutton
* Type: Permanent Full Time
* Salary: £Negotiable
* Office based: Yes – no hybrid working
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How to apply: For speed, send your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF.
Closing date for applications: June 10, 2025
Note: Disclaimer: due to high interest, we may not respond to every application. If you do not hear back within 14 days, you may not have been shortlisted.
Head Office: Carlton Recruitment, Global House, 1 Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5AD
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