Private client solicitor or legal executive

Forrester Sylvester mackett; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local law firm located in Malmesbury seeks a dedicated professional to support their private client services. This role involves advising clients, drafting legal documents, and ensuring compliance with office procedures. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and be adept in document management. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm, with a total of 28 holiday days annual.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Standard office hours

Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate with clients both in person and in writing.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Ability to work with office procedures and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on private client matters.
• Draft documents and manage correspondences.
• Ensure compliance with office procedures.

Job description

Overview

Job purpose: To undertake services to clients in relation to private client matters.

Hours and holiday

Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm with 1 hour unpaid for lunch.

Holiday: 28 days in addition to public holidays

Responsibilities and accountabilities

• Taking instructions from clients and advising clients
• Communicating with clients in person, on the telephone and by letter.
• Drafting documents, dealing with routine correspondence and telephone attendances.
• Communicating with third parties on behalf of the clients.
• Complying with the office procedures manual.
• Preparing accounts and accounting to clients from time to time
• Using the computer to open files, input time and generally work within Partners for Windows and other computer programmes as necessary.
• Completing all administrative forms as shall be required from time to time.
• Ensuring that files are billed regularly and compliant with Lexcel.
• Furthering the interests of the firm outside the office with third parties.
• Assisting colleagues and support staff and helping with work in their absence.