Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 35 per week
Purpose of the role:
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. Together with a strong and successful billing history and who is genuine, caring and attentive to clients.
Experience in supervision and development would also be hugely beneficial, this is a role which would be 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 who 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:
- Managing your own caseload undertaking fee earning work in all aspects of private client work. To include Wills, Probate, Trusts, Tax planning, Guardianship, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection work.
- To be 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).
- To maintain existing relations with the firm’s clients and be active in business development in gaining new clients and growing own caseload.
- There is the potential for development into a head of department role for the right candidate.
Key Skills:
- Strong communication skills with a genuine, caring approach to clients.
- Excellent IT proficiency
- Eye for detail and attention to client care
- To be proactive and self-motivated.
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience and qualifications
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (includes Christmas shut down)
- Bonus days leave on your Birthday (or nearest working day)
- Employee discount on legal services
- Sick pay scheme
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
