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.