Job Description
PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
LEICESTER
£40k+ DOE
Benefits: FLEXIBLE/HYBRID WORKING, PROGRESSION, PARKING ON SITE
Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking for a new challenge in 2023? Look no further!
I'm working with a long-established, award-winning firm who are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their friendly team based in Ashby.
As a Wills and Probate Fee Earner, you will be expected to handle a variety of transactionalwork with a high level of self-management and initiative. Due to the nature of the work, you will need to meet with clients face-to-face, either in the office or at their homes.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Managing a diverse caseload of Wills, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, Court of Protection cases, and estate administration (both with and without a Will)
- Ensuring that all client work is progressed efficiently and that clients are kept informed throughout the process, delivering exceptional customer service
- Adhering to file and case management quality standards as required by the Law Society
- Assisting the Head of Department with any other relevant duties as needed and working together to promote the department as a whole
You should also have experience working in a busy Wills and Probate department, the ability to handle a varied caseload with minimal supervision, strong client care skills, excellent organisationand prioritisationskills, and a high attention to detail.
In return you'll have
- The option to work flexibly (3 days in the office and 2 from home).
- 23 Days Annual Leave, excluding Bank Holidays
- A busy social calendar! The firm I'm working with is keen on building relationships between colleagues that aren't just limited to the office. This entails lots of opportunities to engage in volunteer work, as well as great social events for the whole team.