Private Client Solicitor
- Recruiter
- Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Limited
- Location
- England, Somerset, Bath
- Salary
- £35000 - £45000 per annum + Good Package
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2017
- Closes
- 13 Jul 2017
- Ref
- JS00157BA
- Contact
- Jack Smith
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Private Client, Trusts/Investments/Funds, Wills & Probate
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
My client is one of the South West's leading law firms and currently has a requirement for a Private Client Solicitor (NQ-3 years PQE) to join their Bath office.
They are now looking to appoint a NQ Solicitor into their Private Client team based in Bath. This is a permanent, full-time role, offering excellent benefits and opportunity to develop with a growing team, therefore great opportunity to make your mark, and to progress swiftly up the career ladder!
Your main responsibilities will involve providing expert advice to clients in accordance with technical area of specialism; liaising with clients, colleagues/Client Partner and any relevant professionals in accordance with the firm's expected behaviours and values. You will understand and achieve targets such as chargeable hours and time recording, ensuring accurate records are maintained for both chargeable and non chargeable time. Complete billing and fee estimate tasks on time.
You will also be expected toupport the team and Firm business development activities to assist in obtaining new clients for own team and for other teams within the firm as appropriate. Gradually build networks within their immediate peer group of possible client referrers, understand the market place both locally and regionally.
You will be confident in contributing to the implementation of the team's, and ultimately the firm's, business plan and to achieve the goals and objectives insofar as they relate to the fee earner as set or envisaged by the Plan.
The ideal candidate will be qualified Solicitor - 1 to 3 years PQE gained at a firm with succession and tax knowledge in the administration of estates, drafting of wills, tax planning and trusts, and a continuing and demonstrable interest in this area of law is essential. You will have an open and honest approach including not being afraid to admit uncertainty or mistake.
On offer is a competitive salary of 35-50K and an excllent benefits package.
If you are an ambitious and enthusiastic Solicitor with a desire to challange yourself on a long and rewarding career then apply now for immediate consideration. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days you should assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Please contact Jack Smith, Legal Recruitment Consultant, to discuss the role in more detail or apply through the vacancy for immediate consideration.
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