Current Vacancies
Private Client, Wills & Probate Solicitor
We have a vacancy for an experienced private client, wills & probate solicitor
Qualification(s): Solicitor (candidate needs to be experienced enough to be able to work largely unsupervised - minimum of 3-4 years PQE)
Hours: Part Time (3 days a week initially)
Salary: Competitive, dependant on experience
Further details
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Areas of law to be covered would be Private Client, Wills & Probate
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Shared Secretarial support will be available
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Solicitor required (as opposed to alternative qualification)
Main/General responsibilities
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To manage all client work allocated and in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the firm’s Office Manual.
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To ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs.
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At all times to exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner.
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To ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the firm’s and client documentation and information.
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To achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording.
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In close liaison with the bookkeeper, to have overall responsibility for credit control on own matters.
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To comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors.
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To maintain clear and precise communications with other personnel of the firm.
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To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
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To supervise, support and develop immediate support staff.
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To take responsibility for and attend to self-development.
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In conjunction with the firm, to comply with the relevant training requirements of the Law Society/Institute of Legal Executives and to assist with in-house training as may be required.
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In liaison with the Principal, to be active in promoting the services of the firm and its image and ethos.
If you are interested in joining our busy, friendly team please email our Practice Manager, with your CV: