Private Client Solicitor – Elstead

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You will be managing your own caseload of varied private client caseload which will include drafting Wills and LPAs, dealing with the administration of estates and trust work. Power of Attorney and Probate cases. You will be joining a highly respected private client team who have considerable knowledge in relation to managing affairs and dealing with the needs of elderly and vulnerable clients and their families. You will also be encouraged to assist with the marketing services of the team and wider departments.

Main Duties

• Providing clear and concise legal advice to clients and maintaining strong relationships with them.
• Communicating with clients in person, on the telephone and by letter.
• Making home visits to clients when required.
• Drafting documents, dealing with routine correspondence and telephone attendances.
• produce a high-quality service, maintain excellent file administration.
• Communicating with third parties on behalf of the clients.
• Complying with the office procedures manual.
• Ensuring that files are billed regularly and compliant with the account manual.
• Furthering the interests of the firm outside the office with third parties.
• Assisting colleagues and support staff and helping with work in their absence.
• Achieving agreed fee earning and caseload targets.
• Participate in business generation activities including identifying and attending appropriate networking opportunities.
• Mentoring and coaching more junior members of the team.

Required Qualifications

Law Degree or Management/Business Degree (E)

Practising Certificate (E)

Admission to the Roll of Solicitors (E)

Minimum of four years’ post-admission experience in the relevant areas of law to your caseload (E)

Full Driving Licence (E)

Essential Skills and Behaviours

Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts

The ability to work well in a team and on your own.

The ability to be forward-thinking and highly motivated.

Able to organise time and meet set deadlines.

Genuine interest in all aspects of private client law.

Strong attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

Excellent computer skills and an eye for detail.

Elite Law Solicitors is a trading name of Elite Law Solicitors Limited, Registered in the UK, Registration Number:
Registered Office: Chalfont Court, 1-5 Hill Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5BD.
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No: .

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