Private Client Solicitor

I’m excited to be working with a firm of solicitors based in Chelmsford, who pride themselves on providing a complete service to both business and private clients with a traditional approach. My client has a fabulous opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their highly successful Private Client Team comprising of approximately 17 staff. My client has a strong client base including high net worth clients, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a team that has a reputation for hard work, innovation, and commitment .

Responsibilities

• To undertake fee earning work, working both independently with minimal supervision and as a member of the team
• To maintain existing relations with the firm’s clients and assist and help develop new relationships
• Managing private client matters, with a particular focus on:
• Preparation of Wills and trusts, advising clients regarding LPAs and Deputy Orders
• Administration of estates and trusts
• Tax and Trust Planning
• Managing relationships with IFAs, accountants and clients
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism and ensuring client matters and information are kept confidential.

Skills & Requirements

• Ideally you will be a Minium of 3 yrs + PQE those that fall outside of this will also be considered
• Excellent client facing skills and the ability to nurture existing clients and third-party relationships, as well as the ability to help develop new business and assist in networking events
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability of building effective and trusting relations with people internally and externally to the firm.
• Proven high level organisational and time management skills with the ability to think ahead, prioritise workload, respond to and manage changing circumstances and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• A flexible, adaptable, and positive attitude to work.
• To achieve agreed financial targets, both in respect of fee income and the recording of chargeable hours.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Free parking
• 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Income Protection
• Health Cash Plan which includes discounted gym membership and many other offers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working after probation period of 6 months
• Monthly staff lottery

Apply Now

Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2393 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website.

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