Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive

Tmjlegal; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional firm of solicitors is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their team in Hartlepool, Peterlee, or Durham. The role involves undertaking fee earning work, particularly in estate administration, and maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates should have at least 1 year PQE in private client work and experience with case management systems. This is a permanent position, offering both full-time and part-time options, with salary depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years PQE in private client work within a working environment.
• Proven track record of providing legal advice and assistance in private client matters.
• A committed individual who can work as part of a professional team.
• Experience with a case management system and IT tools including MS Word and Excel.
• Good communication, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Polite, cheerful attitude when meeting clients.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fee earning work including will drafting, probate and estate administration.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and firm policies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Lexcel standards.

Skills

Experience in estate administration

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage own caseload

Experience with case management systems

Education

Solicitor / Legal Executive qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Excel

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive

An exciting opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive, with experience in estate administration, to join a highly regarded and established firm of solicitors with offices in Hartlepool, Peterlee, Durham and Wingate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake fee earning work including will drafting, probate and estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, trusts and Court of Protection matters.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships.
• Maintain accurate, orderly, and up-to-date files in line with the firm’s policies on file management.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and firm policies, including Lexcel standards.

Person requirements:

• Solicitor / Legal Executive with experience of all aspects of private client work, in particular, estate administration.
• 1+ years PQE in private client work within a working environment.
• Ability to run own caseload from start to finish with sound knowledge and a proven track record of providing legal advice and assistance in private client matters.
• Experience of using a case management system together with practical knowledge and use of IT systems including MS Word and Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills together with an organised and methodical approach to working with excellent attention to detail.
• A polite, cheerful attitude, particularly when meeting clients.
• A committed and self-motivated individual who can work as part of a professional, friendly team.

Duration: Permanent

Salary: To be agreed depending on experience

Location: Hartlepool, Peterlee or Durham

Working hours:Full time or part time hours available

Company information

We are a regional firm of solicitors established in 1986 offering a wide range of services to private and business clients. We have offices in Hartlepool, Peterlee, Durham and Wingate, undertaking private and publicly funded work. We have been awarded the Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark annually since 2018. Please refer to our website www.tmjlegal.co.uk for more information.