Average Earner salary in Bath

A well-regarded West Country law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Fee Earner to join its respected and friendly team based in central Bath. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive environment, working with a loyal client base that includes a number of high-net-worth individuals. The firm: A down-to-earth, people-focused cultureStrong collaboration across officesExcellent client care and long-standing relationshipsGenuine investment in staff development and progression The role: Managing a varied caseload of Wills, Trusts, Probate, LPAs, and Court of Protection mattersWorking on complex cases with support as neededMaintaining and building trusted client relationshipsEngaging with professional contacts and referrers About you: A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal ExecutiveMinimum 5 years’ PQE in Private Client workStrong attention to detail and a client-focused approachA team player who takes pride in delivering high-quality legal services This is an office-based position offering long-term stability, high-quality work, and the chance to join a team that genuinely enjoys what they do.

Your new firm This long-standing client is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Clinical Negligence team in Bath. As a Legal Assistant in the team, you will provide efficient and effective administrative support to the team in which you work, enabling the team/department to function effectively and achieve its objectives. You will be part of the clinical and dental negligence departments in Bath. You will need to be able to come into the Bath office 2-3 days per week. You will: Manage an administrative workload under the guidance of fee earners across the clinical and dental negligence departments in BathProvide administrative support to fee earners including file-opening, telephone management, document production (including audio-typing, managing voice recognition procedures and outsourcing providers), filing/ archiving, photocopying, email management, online portal management and dealing with postDraft documents and bills, under supervision, using appropriate precedents and templates to accurately reflect fee-earner instructionsUndertake basic legal processes under supervision, such as assisting to process cases through portals, obtaining relevant documentation, arranging case meetings, arranging funding, liaising with the court, completing relevant forms and processing monies.Preparing costs summary letters to clientsAssisting with legal aid applicationsObtaining and chasing medical recordsPreparing electronic bundles.Correspond with clients as required through telephone, email, letter and face to face What you'll need to succeedYou will have previous experience in a legal support or administrative/assistant role, ideally within a law firm, and excellent organisational capabilities with the ability to effectively prioritise. You will have a solid understanding of Microsoft Office suite and other relevant IT platforms, plus strong written communication skills and demonstrate a good understanding of client relationship management, with the ability to undertake basic legal work under supervision and use your initiative where required.What you'll get in returnThis progressive Top 100 law firm is known for being a people-focused firm with a dynamic and inclusive culture. This is a great opportunity to develop a rewarding career in a firm that cares.Please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information on this role.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Private Client Fee Earner - Somerset High Street Law firm with a number of locations are seeking to recruit a Private Client Lawyer. The role will involve running a caseload of matters relating to Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, LPA's and Tax advice, whilst providing support to senior members of the team on complex and high value work. This is a successful team and ideally require a Solicitor or Legal Executive seeking a role that will allow the opportunity to run a full and varied caseload, whilst assisting with business development and marketing. Decent salary and benefits on offer with superb training and career progression. To find out more about this opportunity based in North Somerset, please contact Garry at GM Legal Recruitment or click on the "apply" button.