Senior Private Client Lawyer

Origin Legal; Hertford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in the United Kingdom is seeking a seasoned solicitor to join their Private Client Team. Candidates should have at least 5 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) and be adept in managing a diverse caseload, primarily focused on Probate, Trusts, and Wills. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships, working closely with both clients and other professionals in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Experience in Probate, Trusts, and Wills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and take over a full existing caseload.
• Advise individuals on all aspects of Private Client work.
• Develop relationships with professional work referrers.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Team management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Our client are one of the largest practices in the area, located in a buzzing and affluent London/Essex borough.

With a management team described as “switched on”, it’s a practice that punches above its weight and is not your typical high street firm with a large number of corporate clients. The business is a general practice providing advice to a broad cross section of the local community. Its influence has spread in recent years to a client base that is now nationwide and in some instances international. Friendly and personable and a strong belief in building lasting relationships with clients.

They now wish to recruit a solicitor with at least 5years PQE to join the Private Client Team. The successful candidate will be taking over a full and existing caseload that traditionally has delivered a high fee income per annum, dealing primarily with Probate, Trusts and Wills you will manage a varied caseload, advising individuals on all aspects of Private Client work.

A Lawyer with ambition and gravitas is preferred, together with the ability to build productive relationships with professional work referrers and develop a flow of referrals. You will need to be a good communicator, able to manage, encourage and develop the other members of the team and work closely with Partners and fee earners from other disciplines.