Trainee Solicitor – Private Client

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

Job summary

FQPS Academy Ltd. is seeking a trainee solicitor to join its expanding Private Client department, working with an experienced team in Hartlepool or Peterlee.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to Wills, LPAs, Probate, Court of Protection, and Trusts, with opportunities to develop conveyancing experience. Applicants should hold a law degree with LPC or SQE pathway (SQE exams negotiable) and have excellent communication skills, with practical IT knowledge.

Qualifications

• A law degree with LPC or SQE route or progress towards SQE is desirable.
• Previous exposure to Private Client work is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Trusts.
• Support Court of Protection work and conveyancing activities as needed.
• Collaborate with a friendly team to manage client matters efficiently.

Skills

Private Client knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

Law degree

LPC or SQE route

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a trainee solicitor to join our expanding Private Client department working alongside an experienced and friendly team of solicitors. The successful candidate will be given the option to work at either of our offices in Hartlepool or Peterlee.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for Private Client work with a good level of knowledge and/or experience in this area.

The candidate must be a proactive and hard-working individual who will become involved in a range of duties including preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Court of Protection work and Trusts. They will also gain experience in conveyancing work.

Person requirements:

• A law degree with prior completion of the Legal Practice Course or SQE route (contribution towards SQE exams negotiable).
• Previous experience in all aspects of Private Client work would be advantageous.
• Experience of conveyancing work preferable but not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills together with an organised and methodical approach to working with excellent attention to detail.
• Practical knowledge and use of IT systems including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience of using a legal case management system.
• A polite, practical attitude, particularly when meeting clients.
• A committed and self-motivated individual who can work as part of a team.

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.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

• Company pension
• Life insurance

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