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Private Client Solicitor

Ashville Knight

Haywards Heath

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established law firm in West Sussex is on the lookout for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their dedicated team. This exciting role offers the chance to provide high-quality legal services, focusing on Wills, Powers of Attorney, and private trusts work. With a compassionate approach to client care, especially for the elderly, you will play a vital role in enhancing the firm's reputation through proactive networking and mentoring junior staff. The firm values a supportive environment and offers flexibility in working hours, making it an ideal opportunity for both full-time and part-time candidates eager to make a difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Company Pension
Flexible Working
Competitive Salary

Qualifications

  • 5+ years PQE in Private Client Law with strong fee-earning experience.
  • Proven track record in achieving targets and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert legal advice on Wills, Powers of Attorney, and trusts.
  • Mentor junior team members and maintain billing records.

Skills

Private Client Law
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Networking
Mentoring

Education

Solicitor Qualification
STEP Qualification

Job description

Our client, a progressive law firm in West Sussex, 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.


Duties will include:

  1. Providing high-quality, professional advice on Wills, Powers of Attorney, limited probate, and private trusts work.
  2. Demonstrating a compassionate and sensitive approach when dealing with elderly or incapacitated clients.
  3. Proactively networking and marketing to generate new business and enhance the firm's reputation.
  4. Attending clients in their own environment as required.
  5. Mentoring and assisting more junior team members.
  6. Maintaining good billing records and meeting targets within the team.

Desired skills:

  1. Fee earning experience essential within Private Client with at least 5 years PQE +.
  2. Proven track record of achieving targets.
  3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  4. STEP qualification is desirable, but not essential.

What they offer:

  1. Competitive salary: £50K+ (depending on experience).
  2. Full time or part time hours considered.
  3. Company pension.
  4. Flexible working.
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