Job Description

Private Client Fee Earner

About Us

We offer a broad range of professional legal services that combine the needs of a modern world with our core values of client care and exceptional service. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, straightforward legal advice when clients need it most. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.

We believe in building strong, trusting relationships with our clients by providing consistent and personalised service tailored to their individual needs.

The Role

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated solicitor/legal executive with ambition to work in our private client department. This role will require undertaking fee earning work, working both independently and as a member of the team, maintaining existing relations with the firm's clients and to assist and help develop new relationships with third party referrers.

Fee earners are encouraged to work together with other fee earners, support staff and with employees in other departments to ensure the best

Key Responsibilities

To undertake fee earning work, working both independently and as a member of the team and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department.

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

relationships with third party referrers.

Conduct of private client and related matters on behalf of clients.

Drafting of Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and dealing with Trust and Estate

Administration.

Deal with correspondence and telephone queries

Deal with clients requiring advice in person

Provide written advice to the client, where necessary, and manage the client's

expectations

Maintain proper diary systems

Deal quickly and efficiently with clients

Produce own documents and letters

Negotiate with other parties

Submit interim and final bills on a regular basis

Management of support services for which you are responsible, including supervision of

support staff.

Completing time recording and other management records required by the firm.

What We're Looking For

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to work on your own initiative and make decisions

Ability to work as part of a team and be a positive team member

Ability to prioritise effectively

Maintain a smart appearance and dress code appropriate for the role and be punctual and reliable in office attendance

Responsible for self-development and comply with relevant training requirements by the Law Society and in-house training when required.

Ability to Communicate effectively both written and spoken, active listening

Problem Solving

Ability to learn

Ability to develop relationships

Computer Literate

Understanding of the company's business and the marketplace Role model best practices

To have at least 2 years' experience in Private Client as a fee earner

What's On Offer

Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Up to 33 days of paid annual leave Pension scheme Professional development and training opportunities Discretionary bonus scheme Christmas shutdown and a supportive, people-first work environment

Why Work With Us?

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and can bring their whole selves to work. We value and encourage open communication and collaboration.

To Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career with a progressive firm, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short covering email outlining your interest in the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person