Solicitor/ Private Client - Private Client
- Recruiter
- Clayton Recruitment Limited
- Location
- England, Northamptonshire, Northampton
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 06 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 03 Aug 2017
- Ref
- CMS028761'2002
- Contact
- Shiraz Afsar
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Private Client
- PQE Level
- 2-4
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
I am currently looking for an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive with drive and passion to join our expanding Private Client team specialising in a case load of Probate, Court of Protection, Inheritance Tax, LPAs and Wills. The role is based in Northamptonshire and the salary for the role depends on experience.
To be considered for this position you must have at least 2 years experience working within Private Client running your own case load with minimal supervision as this is essential to the post. You should be commercially aware, have strong interpersonal and business development skills with the ability to work on own initiative whilst also working as part of a team. The position would suit someone who is highly organised, accurate, proactive, committed to business development and managing a small team. Excellent all round communication skills and attention to detail is essential.
This 'hands on' role will deal with a range of duties including:
* Running own Private Client case load with minimum supervision.
* Dealing with a case load of Probate matters.
* Dealing with Court of Protection matters.
* Dealing with Inheritance tax.
* Drafting of Wills.
* Managing Will precedents.
* LPAs.
* Meeting and advising clients and giving sound legal advice on all aspects of Private Client matters.
* Making clients aware of other areas.
* Managing the Wills and Probate Database.
* Any other reasonable tasks.
Essential criteria
* 2-4 years Private Client experience
* You should be commercially aware, have strong interpersonal and business development skills with the ability to work on own initiative whilst also working as part of a team.
* The position would suit someone who is highly organised, accurate, proactive, committed to business development and managing a small team.
* Excellent all round communication skills and attention to detail is essential.
* A client focused approach to work
* Must have good IT skills and be capable of identifying how IT can be used to improve productivity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively deal with clients from all backgrounds and levels and provide a high level of service
- Team player who can also work independently
- Awareness of the entire range of services that the firm can offer