Lawyer – Private Client

Pinney Talfourd LLP; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in service (2-4x salary)

Quarterly bonus scheme

Comprehensive health insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounted legal services

Job summary

Pinney Talfourd LLP in Brentwood is looking for a professional to join their Private Client team, known for their strong reputation in Wills & Estate Planning, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Trust work.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing their own cases, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to client relationships. Responsibilities include participating in business development activities and ensuring client needs are prioritized in a highly regarded environment.

Qualifications

• Experience advising in all aspects of Private Client work.
• Excellent knowledge of practice areas including Wills & Estate Planning.
• Capability to manage own cases with appropriate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Initiate marketing and networking activities to develop client relationships.
• Manage individual cases effectively while collaborating with the team.
• Focus on finding solutions to meet client interests.

Skills

Experience in Private Client work

Excellent communication skills

Business development activities

Job description

Our Private Client team has a strong and growing reputation in the Essex market and Wills & Estate Planning. Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trust related work. The team are ranked within Legal 500 and includes members of STEP and The Lifetime of Lawyers Association.

About you

Ideally you will have experience advising in all aspects of Private Client work. You will have an excellent working knowledge and understanding of those practice areas and you will be familiar with running and managing your own cases with appropriate supervision. Clear and confident communications are essential, together with an ability to develop relationships with clients and influence people at all levels.

You will be required to take part in and initiate marketing, networking, and other business development activities in order to maintain and develop work from both existing and potential clients.

This is a unique opportunity to build and develop your existing talents within a highly regarded and results driven environment. A proactive attitude that puts the client’s interests first, and a mindset focused on finding solutions is a key requirement.

What we offer

• Excellent quality work
• Death in service (between 2-4x salary depending on position)
• Quarterly bonus scheme based on departmental performance
• Comprehensive health insurance with discounted terms for dependants
• Structured career progression
• Free parking
• Excellent support, supervision and guidance in all aspects of your work
• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays and birthday), increasing with length of service
• Discounted financial advice services
• Financial and time support for exams and career development
• Discounted legal services for you and your family and friends