Job Overview
– up to £60k – Chester – Permanent
A successful solicitors' firm based in Chester is looking to expand their team with a Private Client - Probate Partner. The ideal candidate will be an Admitted Solicitor or Legal Executive with relevant experience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Generating fee income and managing time recording, work in progress, billing, and cash collection in line with targets, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
* Participating in business development activities on behalf of the team and firm.
* Supervising and supporting fee-earning colleagues during absences and holidays.
* Overseeing other fee-earning colleagues if required.
* Engaging in marketing activities at the firm, group, or office level.
* Meeting clients in person and on the phone, providing professional and friendly support in line with the firm’s client care standards.
* Managing correspondence and document preparation using the case management system.
* Handling filing in both paper and electronic systems, including opening, closing, storing, and retrieving client files according to office procedures.
* Attending and participating in group meetings.
* Developing new work from existing clients and seeking new clients for oneself and colleagues.
* Maintaining a network of contacts and referrers, and promoting the firm professionally and personally.
* Maintaining IT and telephone skills relevant to modern legal practice, including using case management systems, standard applications, recording time, emailing, internet research, and using office facilities and phone systems.
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