Private Client Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX Legal Executive
Based in Buckinghamshire, exact location will be provided to suitable applicants
Salary up to GBP65k p.a. depending on PQE, plus 20% of billing over target which is 3x salary
Fantastic firm, Hybrid working, FREE PARKING
The role of Private Client Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX Legal Executive
You will be managing your own caseload of varied Private Client work, including drafting Wills, LPAs, and Declarations of Trust, Court of Protection matters, advising on tax and estate planning, and dealing with the administration of estates. You will be joining a highly respected Private Client team who have considerable knowledge in relation to managing affairs and dealing with the needs of elderly and vulnerable clients and their families. You will also be encouraged to assist with the marketing services of the team and wider departments.
Main Duties
Providing clear and concise legal advice to clients and maintaining strong relationships with them. Communicating with clients in person, on the telephone and by letter. Making home visits to clients when required. Drafting documents, dealing with routine correspondence and telephone attendances. Producing a high-quality service, maintaining excellent file administration. Communicating with third parties on behalf of the clients. Complying with the office procedures manual, including time recording and file management. Ensuring that files are billed regularly and compliant with the accounts manual. Furthering the interests of the firm outside the office with third parties. Assisting colleagues and support staff and helping with work in their absence. Achieving agreed fee earning and caseload targets. Participating in business generation activities including identifying and attending appropriate networking opportunities. Mentoring and coaching more junior members of the team. Required Qualifications
Law Degree or CILEX
Practising Certificate
Admission to the Roll of Solicitors
Minimum of 2 years post-admission experience in the relevant areas of law to your caseload
Full Driving Licence
Essential Skills and Behaviours
Excellent client handling skills.
Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts
The ability to work well in a team and on your own.
The ability to be forward-thinking and highly motivated.
Able to organise time and meet set deadlines.
Genuine interest in all aspects of Private Client law.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
Excellent computer skills and an eye for detail
Salary - they have no fixed scale and will pay a generous salary package based on PQE and expectations
The hours are full-time 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 1 hour for lunch
Hybrid working offered
Holidays: 4 weeks, increasing by 1 day per full year (up to max 25), plus bank holidays, plus birthday off, plus period between Xmas and New Year off too while office is closed
Based in Buckinghamshire, exact location will be revealed so successful applicants - FREE PARKING
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