PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR

SOLICITOR - WILLS, TRUSTS AND PROBATE DEPARTMENT

PQE LEVEL 5+ YEARS PQE  -   L4L604

LOCATION: LUTON/MILTON KEYNES OFFICE

THE ROLE - DEPARTMENT HEAD - PRIVATE CLIENT DEPT

Our proactive and forward thinking law firm based in Luton is now seeking a Solicitor ideally with at least 5yrs+ pqe to join their Wills, Trusts and Probate Department as Department Head.

Predominantly based in their Luton office, you will be joining a team of 2 Solicitors and 2 support staff. You will be expected to travel to their branch offices in Milton Keynes and Tring. The successful candidate will enjoy a broad mix of work Private Client work including drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trust Deeds, administering Estates and advising clients in relation to Probate matters, administering Trusts and preparing Trust Accounts, and dealing with Court of Protection applications.

REQUIRED SKILLS

appropriate experience and excellent technical ability in the relevant discipline

experience of dealing with a caseload, under supervision

experience of participating in business development and networking activities

demonstrable ability to meet targets and set own targets

excellent interpersonal, customer service and team working skills

ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

excellent organisational skills

excellent IT skills

STEP qualification

Someone with knowledge of the local area would be ideal but not essential.

Excellent client care skills

JOB PURPOSE

to provide professional and competent legal advice and services ensuring compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct

to generate fee income in accordance with agreed targets

to operate effectively within financial guidelines with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures

to participate in business development events

to develop any agreed new services, as and when required

to abide by the Firm's policies and procedures as set out in the Office Manual, Employee Handbook and associated documents

to supervise client matters and undertake regular file reviews

to regularly monitor central registers, key dates, undertakings etc.,

to keep knowledge and skills up to date and to comply with all training requirements required by the position

to carry out any other reasonable tasks and duties as may be requested

This role would suit someone seeking a Head of Department role or a very good fee earner with managerial experience. If this role is ticking all the boxes for you, then please apply. 

Hours: 9-5.15pm with one hour lunch

Salary £Upto 55,000pa

Holidays: 22 days plus bank holidays

Auto - enrolment compliant Pension Scheme

Gym Membership

Subsidised car parking

Private Health Care

Life cover

Sick pay

Legal advice