Private Client Solicitor

Gowen & Stevens Solicitors are a well-established legal Firm, and they are seeking a Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their busy Private Client team. They are actively involved with the local and business community and are committed to building strong relationships and providing the highest quality service to their clients.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to progress their career or broaden their knowledge base in private client matters.

What you will do:

• Supporting the Firm's clients with undertaking wills, lasting powers of attorney, court of protection applications and estate administration.
• Preparing, managing and processing matters in line with the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
• Providing exceptional customer service to the Firm's clients in person, and staying connected via telephone, email and post.
• Ensuring your time (chargeable and non-chargeable) is recorded in a timely manner.
• Providing support across the team with duties such as client liaison, taking and acting on instructions and preparing legal documentation for clients

About you:

• Relevant experience within a similar role and legal practice/Firm.
• 2-4 years PQE experience.
• Previous experience using LEAP case management system would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Ability to prioritise effectively
• First rate customer service skills
• Good IT skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to use own initiative
• The ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Job details:

• Solicitor/Legal Executive - Private Client
• Location: Sutton, Surrey
• Salary: £25,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Benefits include: 4 weeks holiday (plus bank holidays), support with professional subscriptions, auto enrolment pension scheme and professional development opportunities.
• Full Time - Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5:30pm

If you have the right skills and experience for this role, we would like to hear from you.

NB. Due to large volumes of applications, we cannot always contact all applicants. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.