Private Client Lawyer

Private Client Solicitor

This is a full-time position suitable for an experienced fee earner specialising in private client matters.

This role offers opportunity for progression.

The successful candidate will work within a team that has a reputation for hard work, innovation and commitment.

Responsibilities:

* To undertake fee earning work, working both independently with minimal supervision and as

* a member of the team.

* To maintain existing relations with the firm’s clients and assist and help develop new

* relationships.

* Managing private client matters, with a particular focus on:

* Preparation of Wills and trusts.

* Advising clients with regard to LPAs and Deputy Orders.

* Administration of estates and trusts.

* Managing relationships with IFAs, accountants and clients.

* Maintaining a high level of professionalism and ensuring client matters and information are kept confidential

Key Skills:

* At least 6+ years PQE or equivalent

* Excellent client facing skills and the ability to nurture existing clients and third-party relationships as well as the ability to help develop new business and assist in networking events.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability of building effective and trusting relations with people internally and externally to the firm.

* Proven high level organisational and time management skills with the ability to think ahead, prioritise workload, respond to and manage changing circumstances and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

* A flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to work.

* To achieve agreed financial targets, both in respect of fee income and the recording of chargeable hours
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed