My client is searching for a Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner to join their growing firm based in Hove, East Sussex on a hybrid basis. Role Purpose • To manage all client work in accordance with the detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm’s Office Manual and associated policies. • To ensure the successful development of the department and the firm in line with the business plan. • To ensure the confidentiality and security of the firm’s clients, documents and information. • To actively practise and promote the firm’s ethos and values, demonstrating our core competencies and encouraging the development of others in line with these Key tasks • To ensure work is undertaken expeditiously and to a high standard. • To keep clients regularly informed of the progress of their case and costs. • To achieve agreed levels of billing. • To undertake fee earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department. Key objectives or outputs • Billing targets met • Positive feedback from clients • Recognised by our third party contacts as a trusted advisor Skills / Qualifications • Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive • Preferably 3 years’ PQE • Experience to enable the individual to competently deal with client matters relating to the departmental specialism • Ability to lead and develop junior lawyers and support staff • In depth knowledge of wills, probate matters, trusts and tax • STEP qualified an advantage • IT skills (use of client matter databases e.g. LEAP) Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful