Private Client lawyer

Our client, a regional law firm, are recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Private Client Lawyer for their established New Milton, Hampshire office. The role offers a large amount of hybrid working.

The firm are seeking a qualified and experienced Private Client Solicitor of 1+PQE with a very high standard of output in all areas of your work, a strong and successful billing history who is genuine, caring and attentive to clients.

To undertake fee earning work in the private client department and to administer all aspects of private client work which includes wills, probate, trusts, tax planning, guardianship, lasting powers of attorney, and court of protection, among others.

Key Accountabilities:

• To undertake fee earning work, working both independently and as a member of the team and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department.
• To maintain existing relations with the firm’s clients and be active in business development in gaining new clients and growing own caseload.
• Conduct of private client and related matters on behalf of clients.
• Drafting of Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and dealing with Trust and Estate Administration.
• To achieve personal and team targets, audit and quality requirements.
• Financial control of your own matters with regard to cash flow through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
• Assist with the development of Private Client department in Salisbury.
• You must have excellent IT skills.
• You must be able to prioritise your workload in order to meet tight deadlines.
• You should be able to work well as part of a team.
• You must have strong attention to detail.
• You should have a positive and friendly manner and present a smart and professional appearance.

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.