Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner

Clear IT Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner to join their dynamic team in Hove, East Sussex. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing flexibility while ensuring high standards of client service. As part of a growing firm, you will manage client matters, contribute to departmental success, and uphold the firm’s ethos. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in wills, probate, and trusts, along with the ability to mentor junior staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3 years PQE preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of wills, probate, trusts, and tax is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all client work according to firm’s procedures and quality standards.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of clients' documents and information.

Skills

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

3 years PQE

Client matter management

Leadership and development of junior lawyers

Knowledge of wills, probate, trusts, and tax

STEP qualification

IT skills (LEAP)

Tools

LEAP

Job description

My client is searching for a Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner to join their growing firm based in Hove, East Sussex on a hybrid basis.

Role Purpose

1. To manage all client work in accordance with the detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm’s Office Manual and associated policies.
2. To ensure the successful development of the department and the firm in line with the business plan.
3. To ensure the confidentiality and security of the firm’s clients, documents, and information.
4. To actively practice and promote the firm’s ethos and values, demonstrating our core competencies and encouraging the development of others in line with these.

Key Tasks

1. To ensure work is undertaken expeditiously and to a high standard.
2. To keep clients regularly informed of the progress of their case and costs.
3. To achieve agreed levels of billing.
4. To undertake fee earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department.

Key Objectives or Outputs

1. Billing targets met.
2. Positive feedback from clients.
3. Recognised by third-party contacts as a trusted advisor.

Skills / Qualifications

1. Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
2. Preferably 3 years PQE.
3. Experience to competently deal with client matters related to the departmental specialism.
4. Ability to lead and develop junior lawyers and support staff.
5. In-depth knowledge of wills, probate matters, trusts, and tax.
6. STEP qualification is an advantage.
7. IT skills (e.g., use of client matter databases such as LEAP).

Should you have any questions or wish to apply, please contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications, we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.