Private Client Solicitor
- Recruiter
- Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Limited
- Location
- Reigate
- Salary
- Competitve Salary
- Posted
- 16 Sep 2021
- Closes
- 30 Sep 2021
- Ref
- J63240
- Contact
- Emily.Flewitt Flewitt
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Private Client, Trusts/Investments/Funds, Wills & Probate
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Senior Private Client Solicitor/ Head of department
Reigate
A well established firm based in Reigate are looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor at Senior level due to an increase in client instructions and referrals.
The ideal person will be a dynamic, qualified individual with a positive attitude and demonstrable technical expertise in dealing with a full range of private client work
gained at a practice recognised in this area and who is able to work without supervision.
Requirements:
- To provide sound legal advice and assistance to your clients as well as those of other departments of the Firm
- To take on new instructions and have ongoing conduct of client matters through to completion
- To maintain a client/referrer base and to continue to develop it
- To take part in marketing and practice development activities at the Firm and to show initiative in terms of practice development
- To have discipline with regard to cash-flow control through collection of monies on account and regular, timely billing and to achieve or exceed targets appropriate for a Senior fee-earner in respect of chargeable hours and fees
Required Competencies:
• Complex private client matters
• Wills and probate
• Inheritance tax
• Trusts
• Court of Protection matters
• Powers of attorney
• Obtaining deputyship orders
• Estate administration
• Advising trustees on points of law and tax
• Drafting deeds of variation and estate accounts
• Elderly client visits
• Business development and networking
• Member of STEP/SFE would be beneficial
• Sound training and specialist area knowledge and able to work without supervision
Apply now for further details!
Reigate
A well established firm based in Reigate are looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor at Senior level due to an increase in client instructions and referrals.
The ideal person will be a dynamic, qualified individual with a positive attitude and demonstrable technical expertise in dealing with a full range of private client work
gained at a practice recognised in this area and who is able to work without supervision.
Requirements:
- To provide sound legal advice and assistance to your clients as well as those of other departments of the Firm
- To take on new instructions and have ongoing conduct of client matters through to completion
- To maintain a client/referrer base and to continue to develop it
- To take part in marketing and practice development activities at the Firm and to show initiative in terms of practice development
- To have discipline with regard to cash-flow control through collection of monies on account and regular, timely billing and to achieve or exceed targets appropriate for a Senior fee-earner in respect of chargeable hours and fees
Required Competencies:
• Complex private client matters
• Wills and probate
• Inheritance tax
• Trusts
• Court of Protection matters
• Powers of attorney
• Obtaining deputyship orders
• Estate administration
• Advising trustees on points of law and tax
• Drafting deeds of variation and estate accounts
• Elderly client visits
• Business development and networking
• Member of STEP/SFE would be beneficial
• Sound training and specialist area knowledge and able to work without supervision
Apply now for further details!