PRIVATE CLIENT LAWYER

Location
Chesterfield
Salary
excellent
Posted
04 Jul 2017
Closes
01 Aug 2017
Ref
SS26094
Contact
Simon Shorter
Job Title
Lawyer
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Leading practice seeks a talented Private Client Lawyer for their team, offering high quality work and career progression.

An historic practice, our client offers a comprehensive range of legal services to commercial and individual clients both locally and further afield. With an expert team of partners and lawyers across multiple offices, they are Legal 500 rated with a commitment to providing practical, tailored solutions in a no-nonsense and jargon-free manner in order to achieve their clients’ objectives. Due to continued success they are now seeking to add to their team.

The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and client-focused Private Client Lawyer to join our clients’ highly-regarded department near Chesterfield. Becoming part of a growing team in this location, which includes a partner; the successful Lawyer will enjoy a high level of client contact from the outset combined with a diverse caseload encompassing all aspects of non-contentious Wills and Probate work including elderly client matters, deputyship applications, tax and estate planning and trust creation. The ideal Lawyer will be STEP qualified and possess excellent business development and client relationship-building skills.

In return, our client offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday allowance and bonuses in addition to excellent training and progression for the right Lawyer. Please contact Simon for further information quoting reference SS26094.

The Candidate
You must be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3 – 5 years’ PQE gained within a well-regarded Private Client department.
You must have excellent technical and client care skills.
You will be highly organised with first class drafting skills.
STEP membership would be highly advantageous.
You will be passionate with an aptitude for business development.

PRIVATE CLIENT LAWYER