Job Title: Private Client Solicitor
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
Location: West Sussex
A fantastic opportunity has arisen with my client, a leading law firm based in East Sussex. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a growing Private Client department. We are seeking candidates with 3+ years PQE who are looking to join a highly reputable firm as part of an ambitious growth strategy.
Duties include:
1. Day to day conduct of matters on behalf of clients in respect of all private client matters including wills, trusts, probates and administration of estates and lasting powers of attorney.
2. Explaining complex legal matters to clients
3. Financial control with regard to cashflow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
4. To meet agreed time recording, billing and recovery of costs targets
5. To develop and maintain client relationships
6. To ensure the client is regularly informed of work in progress and continuing contact is maintained
7. To exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner at all times
8. To take positive steps to ensure that existing clients are aware of the various types of legal work carried out by the firm
9. To participate in marketing activities organised by the Marketing department and taking advantage of net...