Job Description

• To advise on a range of private client matters, undertake research, prepare documents and correspondence, interview clients, negotiate on behalf of clients and meet billing targets
• To contribute to their mission of establishing lifelong relationships with all their clients by anticipating and responding to their needs for quality legal services

Main Duties

• To manage a varied caseload of private client matters including:

\xe2\x80\x93 Wills
\xe2\x80\x93 Probate
\xe2\x80\x93 Lasting Powers of Attorney
\xe2\x80\x93 Court of Protection cases

• To take a proactive approach in building professional relationships with clients and other contacts
• To maintain and promote the good image and reputation of the firm
• To assist colleagues, Directors and Heads of Department with marketing and training events and initiatives
• To manage and supervise junior staff and support staff as required including assisting with recruitment, training etc
• To use the case management software

General Duties

• To work in a flexible way to ensure that the workload is completed and to undertake any other jobs commensurate with the level of the post.
• To establish, maintain and enhance team-working with colleagues and staff of the firm
• To keep confidential all information about individuals and the business of the firm and work within the guidelines of the GDPR.
• To abide by their Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Anti Money Laundering Policies and all other relevant policies

Experience

• Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive (desirable)
• Experience in Private Client Matters as a Solicitor, Legal Executive or similar
• Experience of establishing and building professional relationships with clients and other contacts
• Experience of managing own workload, meeting deadlines and prioritising appropriately
• A record of meeting billing targets

Desirable

• Good understanding of Anti Money Laundering responsibilities and GDPR requirements

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We specialise in Executive Appointments, EA / PA, Accountancy & Finance, Professional Practice, Corporate Finance and Investment Banking. We take an innovative approach to talent search for our clients and conduct proactive searches on behalf of our many exclusive candidates seeking their ideal role in the market.

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