Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Fee Earner to join a busy established law firm based in New Mills, Derbyshire. This is a permanent, full-time job offering a competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience) with hybrid working, free parking and ongoing professional development and career progression.
This Private Client Fee Earner job has arisen due to a growing caseload currently managed by the Managing Partner. The successful Private Client Fee Earner will take on an existing caseload. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Fee Earner or Probate Practitioner who can work independently and manage matters from the outset.
Job Responsibilities
The incoming Private Client Fee Earner will support the Managing Partner by handling a busy and varied private client caseload. The day-to-day duties within this Private Client Fee Earner job include:
• Preparing initial client onboarding documentation
• Liaising with clients and third parties
• Managing all aspects of client matter compliance
• Taking instructions for Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Administration of Estates
• Taking instructions for Tax Returns and IHT planning
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Handling the full administration of estates
• Preparing legal documents including Deeds of Variation, Deeds of Appointment, Appropriation and Renunciation
• Assisting on complex probate matters, including estates with foreign assets and trusts
• Working on non-contentious matters, including taxable estates requiring IHT400 forms
Person Specification
The successful Private Client Fee Earner will have strong experience in private client work and be able to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision. The Private Client Fee Earner will possess the following experience:
• Previous experience as a Private Client Fee Earner, Probate Practitioner or similar
• Strong experience in wills, probate and estate administration
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision and hit the ground running
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Experience liaising with clients and third parties
• Experience using Ticket Partner for Windows is beneficial but not essential
• A proactive, diligent and organised approach
Benefits and Rewards
• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working
• Employee discounts
• Free parking
• Support for further qualifications and ongoing professional development
About the Company
This established law firm has offices including Derbyshire and Cheshire and provides a range of legal services including private client, family and conveyancing. The Private Client team handles a steady flow of work from an established client base, including wills, probate and estate administration matters. Due to increasing demand and a growing caseload, the firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Fee Earner to support the Managing Partner and help ensure the smooth running of files.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Private Client Fee Earner job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing Private Client Fee Earner job opportunity, please send your CV to Sonia Idris at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at sonia.idris@eventuslegal.com or contact 07376 277 163 for a confidential discussion.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days of applying, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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