Solicitor Private Client

Overview

Our client has a vacancy for a Solicitor to join their private client team. This role is ideal if you are looking for a fresh challenge or are about to qualify and want to enter private client law on qualification. The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate their organisational skills, meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a team environment, whilst managing client expectation.

Location: Milton Keynes | Type: Full time, Permanent | Reference: IPRS7327

Responsibilities

• To take initial instructions from clients and supervise the opening of files through the Office Management System.
• To deal with client cases from initial instruction to completion under supervision.
• Assist in the supervision and development of support staff.
• Assist in the marketing and development of the department.
• Manage own caseload, under supervision, and see clients in person, remotely and at their homes.
• Time recording all work undertaken.
• Reporting to and receiving and acting upon instruction from the Head of the Private Client department.

Required Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication skills are essential
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a calm and consistent manner
• Adherence to quality and work management systems
• Achievement of targets
• The candidate must be able to work in a friendly but fast paced and professional environment
• Flexibility in support of other members of staff
• Attendance at required training courses
• To maintain Lexcel accreditation including completion of file reviews, CAR’s and to follow procedures for case/file management.
• Effective cross selling of services
• You must be willing to undertake a Membership of Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP) or SFE, if not already done so, either one or both of these memberships is required
• 0 – 6 PQE

Additional Information

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. If your skills and experience are a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.

How to Apply

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