Job Description
Private Client Solicitor
Legal 500 & Chambers, regional powerhouse with a stellar reputation
I am working with a growing Legal 500 ranked law firm that is recognised for delivering high quality legal services and for its genuine investment in people at every stage of their career. Due to continued success, the firm is now seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join its well established and highly regarded team.
The firm and benefits
The firm offers a supportive and caring working environment, with wonderful colleagues and a strong team ethos. Fee earners benefit from the flexibility of both home and office working, alongside access to high quality work and excellent levels of support.
Career development is a key focus, with access to a Law Society award winning Development Programme that provides structure and clarity for progression. Fee earners are supported by dedicated admin and paralegal resource, as well as IT and HR support designed to improve staff wellbeing.
The firm offers a great salary and performance based bonus structure for lawyers, alongside an attractive benefits package including:
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* 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and a loyalty holiday
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* Workplace pension scheme
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* Discounted legal services
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* Travel schemes, including season ticket and parking loans
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* Free eye tests and voucher scheme
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* Regular staff events and social gatherings
The role
This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor up to 3 years PQE to manage a varied and high quality private client caseload within a supportive and collaborative environment.
You will be responsible for your own files, handling a broad range of private client matters including Wills, estate administration, estate and tax planning, trust administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection work and other related advisory matters. You will also support colleagues across the team as required.
As a client facing area of law, there will be an element of business development involved. You should be confident in establishing, growing and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the ongoing success of the firm.
About you
You will be a qualified Solicitor between NQ and 3 years PQE with experience or strong exposure to private client work. You will be an effective communicator, commercially aware and empathetic in your approach to clients.
You will be ambitious and motivated, with a genuine desire to develop your career within a firm that offers clear and structured progression opportunities.
The role is full time and based in the firm’s East London office, with flexibility to work from other offices as and when required.