PRIVATE CLIENT LAWYER

Location
Basingstoke
Salary
Competitive
Posted
25 May 2017
Closes
22 Jun 2017
Ref
JHS25798
Contact
Jake Hayden Smith
Job Title
Lawyer
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Possibility of part-time role for right candidate

THE FIRM
This well-established firm with a commitment to social and corporate responsibility enjoys an outstanding level of positive feedback from satisfied clients and an extremely high level of word-of-mouth recommendations as a result. The firm looks to recruit an exceptional calibre of lawyers who are instructed in a variety of complex, quality work across a wide range of practice areas.  Supporting the careers of all fee-earners and support staff with ongoing training and a culture of promoting from within, the firm is enjoying a period of continuing growth.  As a result, a vacancy has now arisen for an experienced solicitor or legal executive to join the busy private client department. On offer is a competitive salary, a good package of benefits and excellent career progression.

THE ROLE
You will be joining the busy wills and probate team located in purpose-built offices on the outskirts of Basingstoke’s busy town centre and dealing with a caseload including Court of Protection matters and some trusts work. Although the firm might consider part-time hours to suit an exceptional candidate, this is primarily seen as a full-time role with the potential to move into a Head of Department role in the near future. For further details of this private client vacancy, please contact Jake quoting reference JHS25798.

THE CANDIDATE
You will:-
Be a 3+ years PQE solicitor or similarly experienced legal executive;
Have a good background in private client matters, preferably gained within a well-respected, preferably Legal 500, firm;
Possess excellent client care skills, with an empathetic manner and the ability to explain complex matters in clear, accessible language;
Have good IT skills with the ability to use case management systems;
Be a great team player.

PRIVATE CLIENT LAWYER, LEGAL 500