Private Client Solicitor
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £40000 – £47000/annum Health Cover, Holiday, Pension
About our Client
They are an award-winning Legal 500 top-ranked firm and work with a diverse range of regional, national and international clients. They are passionate about the quality of advice and service they provide and keen to embrace technology.
Our Client carries the LawNet Mark of Excellence. The firm was awarded the two-star status in the Best Companies guide for 2016 and is Investor in People Gold accredited.
About the role
As a Private Client Solicitor you will have the following responsibilities:
* Reporting to the partners in the department to assist with a caseload of IHT planning, Care Homes Fees planning, Probate, Wills and LPAs. Integral part of the Private Client team, delivering on agreed cases, sourcing new opportunities and supporting overall profile of the team as a whole.
* As a Private Client Solicitor proactively attracting work according to the needs of the firm.
* Delivery of individual targets with minimal supervision.
* Ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and building appropriate relationships with clients.
* Adherence of agreed quality procedures and management systems.
* Undertake and deliver work in a commercially effective manner.
* Development of technical and non-technical skills to meet client and firm requirements and demonstrate continuous improvement in all areas of work.
* Some travel and out of hours working required for business development, meetings and training purposes.
As a Private Client Solicitor would like to see you have the following skills and experience to be successful in this role:
* Relevant professional qualification minimum 2 years PQE + as a Private Client Solicitor
* Strong legal skills in Private Client setting.
* Responsible for a broad and varied caseload including Wills, Care home fees, probate, IHT and LPAs.
* Sound knowledge of all private and elderly client matters, with excellent communication skills.
* You will be proactive and passionate about your career.
* Proven results in supporting business development across a team or firm.
* Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Working as a Private Cliet Solicitor will give you the following benefits:
– 25 days pro rata per leave year plus current English statutory holidays
– Pension scheme – auto enrolment after 3 months at a matched 5%. Option to increase your contribution after passing 6-month probation
– Westfield Health cover for all staff after passing probation
– Death in service of 4x salary
– Extra days holiday around the Christmas period
– Extra day off for your birthday
– Instant rewards with Westfield Health of 250 big name brands offering discounts upon passing probation
– Free tea, coffee, fruit and social events throughout the year
More Information
- Address Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
