This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated solicitor/legal executive with ambition to work in our private client department. This role will require undertaking fee earning work, both independently and as a member of the team, maintaining existing relations with the firm’s clients and to assist and help develop new relationships with third party referrers.
We have a strong emphasis on all aspects of developing and maintaining outstanding client relationships. Successful candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, welcome client interaction both in person and via telephone and email, and should expect to do so daily from the outset.
Key Responsibilities of a Private Client Solicitor
* Conduct of private client fee earning work and related matters on behalf of clients, working both independently and as a member of the team, to provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department, whilst helping to enhance our strong client relationships.
Fee earning
1. Drafting of Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and dealing with Trust and Estate Administration.
2. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities, including the ability to prioritise work and to work to strict timescales where required.
3. Maintaining orderly and up-to-date files including electronically and complying with the firm’s policies on file ma...