Solicitor - Private Client

Aiic Group; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Healthcare Plan

Job summary

Taylor Rose, part of the AIIC Group, is seeking a competent paralegal/fee earner to manage client files, draft letters and cost documents, and attend meetings. The role requires handling confidential private client work and supervising support staff, with emphasis on billing and cashflow management.

The position offers hybrid working, training opportunities and a competitive salary package. You will work with clients, provide updates, and ensure documents are filed promptly with the court.

Qualifications

• Legally qualified
• Ability to use case management systems
• High standard of computer literacy
• Must be adaptable and flexible
• Must have good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to demonstrate specialist knowledge about Private Client Law.

Responsibilities

• Effective management of own time, ensuring that chargeable and non-chargeable hours targets are met.
• Drafting letters, collating evidence and preparing cost letters.
• Dealing with new Clients and liaising with regards to the initial enquiries.
• Managing legal documentation in strict confidence.
• Attending Client meetings, taking instructions and preparing cases.
• Conduct matters on behalf of Clients in line with their instructions.
• Management of support services, including supervision of Paralegals and Legal Secretaries.
• Financial control with particular regard to cashflow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• Providing regular updates to Client's on matters.
• Dealing with any queries raised by Clients on particular matters.
• Submitting required documents to court prior to trial.

Skills

Case management systems

Time management

Organisational skills

Private Client Law knowledge

Adaptable and flexible

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Job description

• Effective management of own time, ensuring that chargeable and non-chargeable hours targets are met.
• Working on files as appropriate, including drafting letters, collating evidence and preparing cost letters.
• Dealing with new Clients and liaising with regards to the initial enquiries.
• Managing legal documentation in strict confidence.
• Attending Client meetings, taking instructions and preparing cases.
• Conduct matters on behalf of Clients in line with their instructions.
• Management of support services, including supervision of Paralegals and Legal Secretaries.
• Financial control with particular regard to cashflow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• Providing regular updates to Client's on matters.
• Dealing with any queries raised by Clients on particular matters.
• Submitting required documents to court prior to trial., Maximum file size is 3.5Mb, accepted file types are PDF, DOCX and ZIP
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• Legally qualified
• Ability to use case management systems
• High standard of computer literacy
• Must be adaptable and flexible
• Must have good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to demonstrate specialist knowledge about Private Client Law.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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• Integrate: Bring together people and systems into a cohesive force Innovate: To creatively evolve our working practices, use our revenue and resources in a virtuous cycle of improving our people, systems and growth, Taylor Rose is part of the AIIC Group. Our regulatory body: www.sra.org.uk
• Competitive salary
• Fee Earner reward Scheme
• Healthcare Plan
• Hybrid working
• Internal and External Training and Development