Job Title: NQ – 5 Years PQE Private Client Solicitor
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Salary: Dependent on experience
Location: Chester
Purpose of the Role
* To manage the full range of private client matters, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administrations, and Trusts, while delivering a profitable contribution to the team.
* To support the ongoing development of the practice in line with strategic business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct client matters with accuracy, professionalism, and in line with regulatory and quality standards (Lexcel and SRA Code of Conduct).
* Generate fee income and manage time recording, work in progress, billing, and cash collection in accordance with agreed targets.
* Actively participate in business development initiatives to grow the client base and strengthen the team’s profile.
* Provide supervision and support to colleagues, including covering fee-earning work during absences or holidays.
* Supervise other fee earners where required.
* Take part in marketing and networking activities at team, office, or wider professional levels.
* Deliver excellent client care by meeting clients in person and over the telephone, providing clear, supportive, and professional advice.
* Draft and manage correspondence and documents through the case management system.
* Ensure efficient organisation of both electronic and paper files, including opening, closing, storing, and retrieving client files in accordance with office procedures.
* Attend and contribute to team meetings.
* Develop new work opportunities from existing and prospective clients, while maintaining and nurturing a strong network of professional contacts and referrers.
* Maintain strong IT and communication skills, with the ability to use case management systems, email, internet research tools, and telephony systems effectively.
Skills and Attributes
* Alignment with professional core values and commitment to upholding them.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with clients, colleagues, and external contacts.
* Highly organised, efficient, and capable of managing tasks conscientiously within required timescales.
* Positive, collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.
* Detail-oriented, accurate, and reliable in all aspects of work.
* Self-motivated, professional, and able to work independently using initiative.
Experience and Education
* Qualified solicitor, legal executive, or equivalent (NQ up to 5 years’ PQE).
* Relevant experience in private client matters, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration, and Trusts.