Eventus Legal Recruitment is seeking at qualified Private Client Solicitor to join a small single site practice and take over an existing book of clients which you can develop further. The role is on a full-time permanent basis and offers hybrid flexibility so that you can work from home and the office around your diary and client meetings. The practice is a small and friendly place to work with many of the staff being long-serving members of the firm. Offices are based in Swanley, with free parking, which is commutable from Dartford, Sidcup, Orpington, Sevenoaks, and Maidstone for example. The offers a salary in the region of £65-75k, generous holidays, flexible working pattern, and bonus scheme.
Role Responsibilities
The Private Client Solicitor will be responsible for working with a solicitor who is retiring and learning about the client base and individual customers. You will assume responsibility and ownership of the client base to ensure that a high qualify service is continued. New business enquiries will be sourced by yourself and other marketing which you will look after from enquiry, service delivery, through to ongoing account management.
The day-to-day job duties within this role include:
- Setting up and administering changes to Wills
- Ensuring LPAs as set up correctly and amended when required
- OPG registrations
- Probate administration which includes a proficient standard of numeracy and understanding of Tax rules and regulations
Person Specification
The successful Private Client Solicitor will have previous experience of at least five years in this area of law. Fully qualified solicitor is preferred however extensive practical experience will be considered. In addition, you will possess the following experience, skills and attributes:
- Able to build trust with clients and develop a positive reputation in the local market
- Have a long-term mindset for the role and be happy working in a small practice
- Organised and self-starter as you will be responsible for managing your workloads and diary
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure high service levels and meet compliance standards
- Good communication skills for external and internal stakeholders
- Management skills as you will be responsible for a junior solicitor and paralegal
Benefits and Rewards
The incoming Private Client Solicitor will benefit from working for a reputable firm that has been established in its market and geographic areas. In addition, you will be awarded with the following employee benefits:
- Salary is negotiable – in the region of £65-75k depending on experience
- Hybrid and flexible working pattern
- Pension contributions
- Generous holiday allowance
- Bonus scheme
- Good work-life balance
About the Company
The firm is well established and known for its high-quality service that it provides both individuals and businesses. Practice areas include private client, family, employment, residential property, company commercial, and commercial property. Offices are based in Swanley, with free parking, which is commutable from Dartford, Sidcup, Orpington, Sevenoaks, and Maidstone for example.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Private Client Solicitor job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please send your CV to Richard Hatchett at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at richard.hatchett@eventuslegal.com or contact 07495 734 342 for a confidential discussion.
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