Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join a successful law firm based in Sheffield. This is a permanent, full-time role. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, hybrid working, above standard pension contributions and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity leave.
Role Responsibilities
As the successful Private Client Solicitor, you will manage a full caseload whilst offering support to the overall team and partners where required.
The caseload will consist of files ranging from not limited to:
- Wills & Probate
- Estate Administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Trust Administration
- Tax Returns
Person Specification
As the incoming Private Client Solicitor, you will have a minimum of 5 years PQE with solid knowledge of Trust work. You will be able to demonstrate good technical and communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively not only within the Private Client Department but across the firm.
Importantly, you will also be able to display:
- Excellent and comprehensive knowledge of all Wills and Probate matters.
- Good experience and knowledge of Trust Administration.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including word and outlook.
- Excellent communication and client care skills.
- Expert drafting skills.
- Strong organisation skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to summarise and present complex information in a clear and accessible way.
- Innate ability to work methodically and accurately with an excellent attention to detail.
- Strong presentation skills.
Benefits and Rewards
The Private Client Solicitor benefit from a generous holiday allowance as well as a friendly and well-balanced family orientated environment. The firm have a great social scene with various events both internal and external throughout the year i.e. lunches, quizzes, summer and Christmas parties. Fancy a cuppa? How about free tea and coffee! nice little perk.
Other benefits include:
- Hybrid working (policy of 40% WFH)
- Casual dress – ‘dress for your day approach’
- Pension contribution at 4% increasing in time.
- Bonuses link to service
- Enhanced Maternity cover
- Various wellbeing initiatives.
- Company sick pay
About the Company
This is a highly successful law firm, and the Private Client department is Legal 500 recommended and are regulated by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. The firm have an established history dating back 200 years. The firm are classed as a leading firm in the Legal 500 guide, and they hold accreditations across all areas of practice.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this Private Client Solicitor role, please send your CV to Simon Scott at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at simon.scott@eventuslegal.com or contact 07950 472004 for a confidential discussion.
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