Private Client Solicitor

Clear IT Recruitment; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Waingroves seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their team. Responsibilities include advising on wills, probate, and court matters, managing relationships with clients, and achieving billing targets. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of PQE and possesses excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Experience of managing own workload, meeting deadlines and prioritising appropriately.
• Proven record of meeting billing targets.

Responsibilities

• Advise on private client matters including wills, probate, and LPAs.
• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Build professional relationships with clients and other contacts.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Methodical and detailed approach

Excellent IT skills

Empathetic and caring approach

Education

5-10 years PQE in Private Client Matters

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for experienced Private Client Solicitor to join my clients team in their Ripley, Derbyshire offices.

Job Purpose

• To advise on a range of private client matters including wills, probate, Court of Protection cases and LPAs
• To undertake research, prepare documents and correspondence, interview clients, visit properties, negotiate on behalf of clients and meet billing targets
• To uphold our values of Honesty, Respect and Teamwork, and work in accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Principles and Code of Conduct
• To contribute to our mission of establishing lifelong relationships with all our clients by anticipating and responding to their 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 work in a flexible way to ensure that the workload is completed and to undertake any other jobs commensurate with the level of the post
• To establish, maintain and enhance team-working with colleagues and staff of Ellis-Fermor and Negus
• To keep confidential all information about individuals and the business of Ellis-Fermor and Negus and work within the guidelines of the GDPR
• To abide by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Safety, Anti Money Laundering Policies and all other relevant policies

Experience

• 5-10 years PQE in Private Client Matters as a Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team
• Experience of establishing and building professional relationships with clients and other contacts
• Experience of managing own workload, meeting deadlines and prioritising appropriately
• Proven record of meeting billing targets

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A methodical and detailed approach with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent IT skills
• An empathetic and caring approach

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful