Private Client Solicitor

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Osmotherley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme quarterly

Designated parking space

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment seeks a Private Client Solicitor to join a growing firm in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. You will handle a varied caseload including wills, probate, LPAs, and Court of Protection matters, building strong relationships with clients.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years PQE (STEP diploma preferred), can work independently and as part of a team, and is IT literate with excellent client care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in private client law or equivalent.
• Experience handling wills, probate and related areas.
• Strong client care and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters including wills, probate, LPAs and Court of Protection.
• Develop relationships with clients and contacts to support business development.
• Support marketing and training initiatives while mentoring junior staff.

Skills

PQE 3+ years

Team player

IT literate

Business development

Education

STEP Diploma

Job description

My client is searching for a Private Client Solicitor to join their growing firm based in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire.

Job Purpose

• To advise on a broad range of private client matters, undertake research, prepare documents and correspondence, interview clients and negotiate on behalf of clients.
• To contribute to their mission of establishing lifelong relationships with all their clients by anticipating and responding to the client's needs for quality legal services

Main Duties

• To manage a varied caseload of private client matters including:
  • Wills
  • Probate
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Court of Protection cases
• To take a proactive approach in building professional relationships with clients and other contacts
• To maintain and promote the good image and reputation of the firm
• To assist colleagues, Directors and Heads of Department with marketing and training events and initiatives
• To manage and supervise junior staff and support staff as required including assisting with recruitment, training etc

The ideal candidate

• The successful candidate will ideally be at least 3 years PQE (preferably having attained the STEP diploma)
• The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling their own caseload
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate good experience in the areas of wills, probate, powers of attorney, Court of Protection applications, and trusts.
• Experience with HNW individuals, estate planning matters and farming clients is also desirable.
• The candidate will work well as part of a team as well as on your own initiative.
• Candidates must be IT literate.
• You will have strong client care and interpersonal skills.
• You must be self-motivated and have a desire to participate in business development activities.

Benefits

• My client is offering an attractive salary plus a generous bonus scheme which can be paid quarterly.
• Designated parking space.
• Excellent career development opportunities with progression available for the right candidate.