Job Description
NXTGEN are supporting a regional law firm in their search for an experienced Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive to join their team, with a preference for their Lowestoft office, although other locations across Norfolk and Suffolk will be considered. This Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive role will see you handling a varied caseload of wills, trusts, probate and estate administration within a busy and well-established team.
The successful Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive will manage their own caseload while working closely with colleagues across the wider department, providing clear and practical advice to clients across a range of private client matters.
This is an opportunity to join a team with a consistent flow of work, offering a stable environment with the scope to further develop within private client.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing a caseload of private client matters including wills, trusts, probate and estate administration
* Providing clear and practical advice to clients across a range of private client matters
* Handling matters from initial instruction through to completion
* Maintaining strong client relationships and delivering a high level of service
* Ensuring files are managed in line with regulatory and compliance requirements
* Working closely with colleagues across the wider team where required
The Successful Candidate Will Have
* Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEx) with experience in private client work
* Strong understanding of wills, trusts, probate and estate administration
* Ability to manage their own caseload independently
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
* A proactive approach with strong attention to detail
* STEP qualification or working towards would be advantageous
Additional Information
* Full-time position (part-time hours may be considered dependent on experience)
* Lowestoft -based role, with flexibility across other offices in Norfolk and Suffolk
* Established and supportive team environment
* Competitive Salary package available dependent on experience