We are looking for a highly motivated and forward-thinking individual to join a like-minded practice. The role will see you join the Private Client team and engage in a diverse caseload. We offer flexible working in an expanding firm offering career progression for the right candidate.
Purpose of the Private Client role
* To assist on a broad range of private client matters, prepare documents and correspondence, and keep clients updated throughout their matter.
* To contribute to our mission of establishing lifelong relationships with all our clients by anticipating and responding to their needs for quality legal services.
Responsibilities of the Private Client role
* To assist on a varied caseload of private client matters including:
* Wills
* Lasting Powers of Attorney
* Probate and Estate Administration
* Court of Protection matters
* Trusts
* Elderly client matters
* Inheritance Tax matters
* To take a proactive approach in building professional relationships with clients and other contacts
* To maintain and promote the good image and reputation of the firm
* To solve problems with a high level of initiative
* To use the case management software
General duties of the Private Client role
* To work in a flexible way to ensure that the workload is completed and to undertake any other jobs commensurate with the level of the post
* To establish, maintain and enhance team-working with colleagues
* To keep confidential all information about individuals and the business and work within the guidelines of GDPR
* To abide by our Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Anti Money Laundering Policies and all other relevant policies
The perfect applicant will have
* Prior experience working in a law firm
* Experience within Private Client/Wills and Probate
* Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
* Experience of working in a customer-facing role
* Experience of working on own initiative with minimum supervision
* Experience of establishing, building and sustaining professional relationships with clients and other contacts
* Experience of managing own workload, meeting deadlines and prioritising appropriately
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A methodical and detailed approach with a high level of accuracy
* Self-motivation, be proactive, forward-thinking and a team player
* Satisfactory DBS
Job Types
* Full-time, Permanent
* Dependent upon experience
* Company Pension
* Company events
* Bonus Scheme
* Private health insurance
* Free Parking
Schedule
* Monday to Friday
* In person at our office in Spennymoor or Ferryhill
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