Overview
Private Client Solicitor/Team Leader (Huddersfield) role at Ridley & Hall Solicitors. Lead the private client team at the Huddersfield Office and share joint responsibility for the department, ensuring compliance with firm procedures and quality standards.
Location
Huddersfield
Salary
Depending on experience
Vacancy Type
Full Time, Permanent
Your Role
The prime role of a team leader for private client is to lead the private client team at our Huddersfield Office and have joint responsibility for the overall department, working collaboratively and managing your respective teams and to adhere to agreed practice and procedure as determined from time to time in relation to compliance and quality standards.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Handle a large and varied caseload, in accordance with the detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm’s Office Manual.
* To exercise high standards of Client care at all times in a professional and pleasant manner.
* To ensure the confidentiality and security of all the firm’s and Client documentation / information.
* To carry out research and investigation in relevant aspects of law.
* To comply with Solicitors Accounts Rules and the rules on Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
* To maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm.
* To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
* As requested, to support, develop and supervise team members.
* To take responsibility for and attend to training and self-development requirements.
* In liaison with the Partners to be active in promoting the services of the firm and its image.
* To undertake any reasonable task as requested.
Person Specification – Key Skills/Qualifications
* Microsoft Office 365 and word processing keyboard skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Experienced Private Client practitioner, high level of knowledge and excellent client care skills.
* Commitment to the ethos, values and culture of the firm.
* Strong decision-making skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Our Offer
* Competitive salary.
* Work life balance.
* Hybrid working available after a training period.
* 25 days holiday plus statutory, plus extra days for long service.
* An extra day’s holiday for your birthday.
* 2 x ½ days off for Life Admin Days.
* Health Scheme.
* 2 x Non-Contractual Bonuses per year.
* Christmas party get togethers.
Equal Opportunity
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other consideration prohibited by law.
Job Types
Full-time, Permanent
Salary
Depending on experience
How to Apply
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Job Function
* Legal
* Industries: Law Practice
Location: Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
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