Our busy New Milton office is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Private Client lawyer practicing as a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Probate Practitioner to work alongside our existing team.
The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5+ PQE with a very high standard of output in all areas of work, along with a strong and successful billing history. We are looking for someone genuine, caring, and attentive to clients.
Experience in supervision and development would also be hugely beneficial. This role is suitable for someone either who has aspirations to be a Head of Department or who has proven experience of running a team.
We are a family-run firm of solicitors who understand the need to ensure a healthy work-life balance and offer an approachable and collaborative working environment where we are keen to support and foster talent and provide progression.
Role Description; includes but is not limited to:
1. Managing your own caseload undertaking fee-earning work in all aspects of private client work, including Wills, Probate, Trusts, Tax planning, Guardianship, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection work.
2. Being motivated and enthusiastic to help drive the development of the department and work together to assist the rest of the team across both offices (Salisbury and New Milton).
3. Maintaining existing relations with the firm’s clients and being active in business development to gain new clients and grow your own caseload.
4. Potential for development into a head of department role for the right candidate.
Key Skills:
1. Strong communication skills with a genuine, caring approach to clients.
2. Excellent IT proficiency.
3. Eye for detail and attention to client care.
4. Proactive and self-motivated.
Salary:
Negotiable depending upon experience and qualifications.
* Competitive pay.
* Bonus days leave on your Birthday (or nearest working day).
* Employee discount on legal services.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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