Private Client Solicitor

Ashville Knight; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their team. The role involves managing a varied caseload, providing expert legal advice on wills and estate planning, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong fee-earning background and excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers a salary of £40,000 - £55,000, along with standard holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Standard holiday plus birthday day off

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in private client matters required.
• Ability to manage varied caseload independently.
• Compassionate approach when dealing with elderly clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of private client matters.
• Provide advice on wills, probate, and estate administration.
• Network and market to generate new business.

Skills

Fee earning experience within Private Client

Proven track record of achieving targets

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Business development and networking skills

Job description

Our client, a reputable and expanding law firm in Portsmouth, is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and client-focused solicitor to play a key role in providing expert legal services within a friendly and supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently managing a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Providing high-quality, professional advice on Wills, Probate and Estate administration, Inheritance Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection Work, Trusts, and Contentious Probate work.
• Demonstrating a compassionate and sensitive approach when dealing with elderly or incapacitated clients.
• Proactively networking and marketing to generate new business and enhance the firm's reputation.
• Attending clients in their own environment as required.
• Mentoring and assisting more junior team members.
• Maintaining good billing records and meeting targets within the team.

Desired skills

• Fee earning experience within Private Client essential - will consider all levels of PQE.
• Proven track record of achieving targets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Business development and networking skills.

What they offer

• Salary Dependant on experience : £40,000 - £55,000.
• Standard holiday plus birthday day off.
• Pension scheme.

If you are a motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.