Solicitor - Private Client - 5 PQE
Application Deadline: 20 January 2025
Department: Life and Business - Wealth - Private Client - Private Client - 1302
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Leicester
Reporting To: Suzanne Leggott
Description
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Solicitor with ambition to work in our private client department. This role will require undertaking fee earning work, working both independently and as a member of the team, maintaining existing relations with the firm’s clients and assisting in developing new relationships with third party referrers.
This would suit someone looking for a unique opportunity to work with high net worth individuals. Working from our Leicester hub, collaboration is important, so you will need to be in the office with the team 3/4 days per week.
The work is varied and rewarding, with a good degree of autonomy and encouragement to develop.
What you will be doing:
* Undertaking fee earning work, both independently and as a team member, to provide a profitable contribution to the department.
* Maintaining existing relations with the firm’s clients and assisting in developing new relationships with third party referrers.
* Conducting private client and related matters on behalf of clients.
* Primarily focused on Probate and Estate Administration, with opportunities to work on all areas of Private Client.
* Participating in the growth and future development of the department, assisting in the build-up of the client database and marketing the firm’s services.
* Maintaining orderly and up-to-date files, including electronically, and complying with the firm’s policies on file management.
* Completing time recording and other management records required by the firm.
* Using case management programmes to run cases.
* Liaising with clients (taking messages, arranging meetings, etc.) while demonstrating professionalism, diplomacy, and sensitivity in all communications.
* Liaising with other professionals such as financial advisers and accountants.
* Conducting legal research.
* Managing financial control of your own matters, particularly regarding cash flow through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
* Recognizing fee-earning opportunities and developing as appropriate.
What you will need:
You will have a caring nature, seeing this role as more than a ‘job’, taking your responsibilities to our clients very seriously. Every detail matters, so you will be someone who considers the wider implications of your actions and likes to go the extra mile.
You will be personable, approachable, and genuinely interested in dealing with individuals and their families.
This role involves basic accountancy skills for reconciling client accounts, so good numeracy skills and competent knowledge of Microsoft Excel are important.
You will also need strong written and oral communication skills, able to adapt your style to communicate effectively with a wide range of clients and fellow professionals.
You will be exceptionally organized and accustomed to working efficiently and accurately in a busy and varied role. You pride yourself on your professionalism, with a personal touch and a high standard of honesty and integrity.
We are open to candidates from various backgrounds. What is important is your attitude, personality fit, and interest/knowledge in private client work. Training will be provided to enable you to succeed in this role and make a real difference to our clients' lives.
Benefits, Agile Working and Additional Information
We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and are keen to be flexible; after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.
This role is hybrid based from our Leicester office with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week.
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Additional information: Please be aware that for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications, we may need to bring the close date forward.
Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.
Equal opportunities: Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop, and retain talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.
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