Private Client Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Hereford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment consultancy in Hereford is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 4+ years PQE to manage a full spectrum of private client work including Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Trusts. The role offers potential for directorship and features a supportive work environment with generous salaries and a focus on professional growth. Ideal candidates will possess STEP membership and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. Call for further details or confidential discussions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of post-qualification experience in Private Client law.
• Experience as a fee earner in Wills and Probate cases is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and adapt to audience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the full spectrum of private client work including Wills and Estates.
• Lead the growth of the private client department.
• Develop new work from existing clients.

Skills

Ability to explain legal matters to non-experts

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent literacy skills

Ability to plan and organize work activities

Problem-solving mindset

Ability to develop and nurture client relationships

Education

STEP membership (advantage)

Job description

Private Client Solicitor 4+ PQE, £55,000+ (DOE), Hereford.

The purpose of the role is to undertake the full spectrum of private client work e.g. Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administrations and Trusts and the setting up and growth of the private client department. STEP membership as advantage. Potential for the role to lead to directorship. Generous salaries, productive working environment, inspiring peer group and a caring culture. There is so much more to tell you about this exciting career opportunity, so call me and we can discuss in further detail. Call 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] Job Ref:2503

Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• STEP membership as advantage, ability to explain legal matters to non-experts, previous depth experience acting as a fee earner in Wills and Probate cases.
• Assertive in when to make decisions and when to seek guidance.
• Investigatory approach to problem solving and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work activities and time.
• Able to make sense of financial information and track working time.
• Strong IT skills: adaptability to information systems quickly, ability to learn how to use case management systems effectively.
• Excellent literacy skills including drafting style, attention to detail and accurate use of the English language.
• Clear and concise communication, good listener and able to adapt information to suit audience.
• Attendance and participation at group meetings.
• Be effective in developing new work from existing clients and seek new clients for themselves and others.
• Maintain and nurture an appropriate network of contacts and referrers and endeavour to promote the firm in your professional and personal life.
• In tune with the firm’s mission statement and core values and committed to demonstrating and developing these.
• A team player within the group and firm as a whole.
• Efficient, well organised and timely.

To apply contact Theresa Lucas at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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