Solicitor/Legal Executive

Lichfield Reynolds Solicitors LLP; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their dynamic team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, delivering expert legal advice, and ensuring high-quality client service. The ideal candidate will have post-qualification experience and excellent interpersonal skills. If you are proactive and professional, apply today with your CV.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Auto enrolled pension contributions

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in relevant law areas.
• Proficient in legal procedures and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Will and Probate and LPA matters.
• Ensure cases are progressed correctly and efficiently.
• Supervise and guide support staff.

Skills

Client Care

Legal Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Organizational Abilities

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx)

Tools

Legal Case Management Systems

Microsoft Office

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Full Job Description

Solicitor/Legal Executive

Location:Longton Stoke on Trent ST3 1TU

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (subjectto increase with longevity of service). Auto enrolled pensioncontributions.

About us:

Lichfield Reynolds was established in 1984 by Robin Lichfieldand Geoffrey Reynolds. Our first office was in Commerce Street,Longton, where we are still located.

We are amedium sized “high Street “practice with two offices in Hanley andLongton. We offer a friendly, sympathetic and professional service,where client care is paramount, and ensure we approach every case withcare and compassion throughout.

We believecommunication is key and tailor our service to meet our client’sindividual needs. We offer face to face appointments, telephone oremail communication.

Job Role:

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Solicitor or CharteredLegal Executive to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you willbe responsible for managing a varied caseload, providing expert legaladvice, and delivering high-quality client service. The role will beprimarily office based due to the nature of the work.

Main Responsibilities:

• To dealeffectively with a caseload of Will and Probate and LPA matters.

• To ensure that cases are properly progressed in terms ofcorrectness of legal advice, accuracy and speed

• To ensurethat good professional relations are maintained with clients andothers.

• To ensure that the cases are dealt with to aconclusion

• To comply with the office management manualprocedures

• To meet fee earning targets

• To superviseand guide support staff.

• To meet requirements with regard totraining hours and to undertake any specific training or refreshercourses as may be required.

• To attend in-house meetings asnecessary in connection with departmental business, administration

• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice andclients.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of the CharteredInstitute of Legal Executives (CILEx), with a current practisingcertificate

• Demonstrable post-qualification experience (PQE)in a relevant area of law (e.g. conveyancing, family, litigation,etc.)

• Sound knowledge of the legal system and procedures,including applicable legislation, case law, and regulatory frameworks(e.g. SRA Codes of Conduct)

• Excellent client care andinterpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and provideclear, practical legal advice

• Strong legal drafting,negotiation, and analytical skills

• Excellent organisationalabilities, capable of managing a varied caseload with minimalsupervision

• Proficient in using legal case management systemsand common IT tools (e.g. Microsoft Office)

• A proactive andprofessional approach to compliance, risk management, andconfidentiality

If you feel you have the necessaryskills and experience to be successful in this role, click on“APPLY” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV forconsideration in the first instance.