Job Description
Private Client Solicitor - NewportA traditional established high street firm are looking for a Private Client Solicitor join an established team with increasing workload. Partner workload. You will have your own support from an experienced paralegal/secretary and other lawyers in the team. The firm offers homeworking and a true work life balance that you would expect from an established local practice with a fantastic reputation.This is what you'll be doing
* Running a case load of Estate Administration, Wills and Power of Attorney matters with minimal supervision
* Completing inheritance tax forms
* Provide advice on Tax, trust, inheritance & capital gains tax and offshore assets
* Supervising junior members of the team on occasion
The experience you'll bring to the team
* A qualified Lawyer / Solicitor
* Ideally 3-10 years qualified. Exposure to conveyancing files would be an advantage
* Competent user of Microsoft Office software and case management system
* Excellent Client care skills
* Calm and confident manner to handle potentially challenging matters
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
This is what you'll get in return
* A longstanding reputable law firm with a great reputation
* Secretarial support
* £34,000- £45,000 as a guide
* Car park included.
* Bonus scheme - 30% of fee income received exceeding target (3x salary) per annum (averaged over 2 years).
* 5 weeks holiday
* Training and development opportunities
* Pension scheme
* Social events
* Office hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
* At least 2 days homeworking
Are you up for the challenge?If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch with Daniel Mason. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Daniel Mason at Yolk Recruitment.