Private Client Solicitor

Job Title: Private Client Solicitor

Salary: £40k - £70k DOE

Location: Harlow, Essex

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with my client, a leading law firm based in Essex. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a growing Private Client department. We are seeking candidates with 2 – 8 years PQE who are looking to join a highly reputable firm as part of an ambitious growth strategy.

Duties include:

• Engage with prospective legal clients, produce matter estimates and pre-instruction documentation as required, follow up enquiries and overcome objections to instruction (or manage same if delegated to others).
• Produce (or manage the delegated production of) timely, well considered, written advice to clients and the required legal documents to progress and conclude their matter.
• Ensure all aspects of the matter are fully recorded
• Ensure all necessary communication and actions are taken with third parties and relevant organisations to conclude the matter correctly.
• Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner at all times
• Ensure effective financial management on files
• Contribute to business development strategy and identify opportunities to promote the firm both within own work type and other areas
• Identify opportunities to promote the business through blogs, articles, networking events, specialist knowledge, referrer networks and other means

The successful candidate will have:

• Prior experience working in a busy Private Client department.
• Knowledge of Wills, Powers of Attorney, and estate administration
• Ability to manage your workload
• A confident communicator with excellent client service skills
• A high degree of efficiency and accuracy
• Experience in marketing initiatives and promoting services

Package:

• £ 40k - £70k DOE
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Excellent benefits

Join this highly reputable firm. They offer a fresh approach and work hard to maintain loyalty and trust. The opportunity to join a growing Private Client department is one not to be missed!!

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.

This role is being handled by Harrison Rowe, Legal & Compliance Specialist for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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