Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join my clients highly regarded team in their Sunderland offices on a hybrid basis.
Experience of trust creation and trust administration would be a welcome addition but is not essential.
The successful candidate will be a motivated, hardworking individual who has a real ambition to succeed, and who has a willingness to develop and expand our existing business in this area.
Main duties:
• Undertaking legal work for the benefit of the clients of the firm• Working loyally and effectively as a member of the firm• Supervising the work of Legal Assistants, and others may from time to time be required• Ensuring ongoing competency training including completing compliance training• Financial contribution• The meeting of fee earning targets both monthly and annually• Appropriate management of debtors, including obtaining funds on account of costs and disbursements in accordance with departmental policy from time to time• Business development• Participation in business development activities including supporting existing fee earners• Building, maintaining and nurturing an appropriate network of contacts, referrers and business partners with the aim of winning new work
Requirements:
• Sound relevant experience required, gained within a respected Private Client team• It is likely that the successful candidate will be as a minimum a newly qualified solicitor / CILEX, with experience of Private Client work as described above. With this role there is flexibility in terms of the level of qualification, and if needed training can be given• Some experience of managing support staff is preferred, but not essential• Excellent organisational skills• Excellent oral and written communication skills• Strong academic background with a law degree being an advantage• Well-developed interpersonal skills - an ability to interact with people at all levels and able to inspire confidence in customers and colleagues
Benefits
• Development Plan• Competitive/market rate salary• Pension• 27 days holiday, plus Christmas Eve• 24/7 employee support helpline• Employee high street discounts app (Reward Me Now)• Regular firm wide social events
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.