We are seeking an experienced, high-quality Private Client Lawyer. STEP members and those working towards full STEP membership would be preferred.
Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in the same or a similar role and thrive working in a busy and fast-paced environment. It is essential that you hold a legal qualification and genuine specialist background across the normal range of work undertaken by “Private Client” or “Trust and Estate” practitioners, such as Estate Planning and Wills (including Inheritance Tax mitigation and the use of Trusts), Estate Administration, advising on Trusts, “Elderly Client Services”, Lasting Powers of Attorney and basic Court of Protection work.
Core duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
* Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably, efficiently and in accordance with the department, firm and SRA regulation and procedures.
* Ensure that the firm’s risk management procedures are adhered to.
* Manage a personal caseload and ensure that files are managed competently, efficiently, and profitably, with close client contact, you will manage and conduct matters on their behalf, ultimately delivering an outstanding client experience.
* Development and updating of legal knowledge in the chosen area(s) of law in accordance with SRA Continuing Professional Development requirements by personal attendance at training courses, webinars, self-study, and perusal of reference material.
* Reporting to your Head of Department with any concerns and/or queries.
* Compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct and SRA Accounts Rules.
Gilbert Stephens is a thriving law firm based in the heart of Devon. We are immensely proud of our reputation built up over 100 years of serving our local communities. We provide a supportive environment for all colleagues and are committed to equality of opportunity in all of our recruitment.
Our culture is at the heart of our business and centres on our most valued assets – our people and our clients. We build and sustain healthy relationships, which are based on us understanding our staff and client needs.
We operate six offices in Exeter, Crediton, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Ottery St Mary and Okehampton and offer a competitive salary.
If you think you have the attributes and skills to join us, then we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV, together with any relevant supporting information to Dana Mulligan: danamulligan@gilbertstephens.co.uk
Inclusion and Diversity are paramount to us here at Gilbert Stephens LLP. All our applicants and colleagues are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, please do not hesitate to contact us – we are always happy to help.
Gilbert Stephens LLP request that recruitment agencies do not forward CV’s speculatively or in relation to any of the roles advertised on our website. Should we require any recruitment agencies involvement we will contact the agencies listed on our preferred suppliers list.
Gilbert Stephens LLP will not:
* recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
* be liable for any fee / commission should we employ a candidate that applied to us directly or through an instructed agency that may also have been submitted as an unsolicited or speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.
In the event that a recruitment agency submits an unsolicited or speculative CV and then purports to render a claim for commission supported by correspondence and/or documentation containing a disclaimer indicating otherwise, our policy prevails.
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