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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are hiring for a Solicitor 3PQE or a qualified Chartered Legal Executive – Private Client to work in either Exeter, Crediton, Budleigh, Sidmouth, Ottery St Mary & Okehampton.
We are seeking an experienced and high-quality Private Client lawyer to join our team. STEP members and those working towards full STEP membership would be preferred.
Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in the same or a similar role and thrive working in a busy and fast-paced environment. It is essential that you hold a legal qualification and a genuine specialist background across the normal range of work undertaken by “Private Client” or “Trust and Estate” practitioners, such as Estate Planning and Wills (including Inheritance Tax mitigation and the use of Trusts), Estate Administration, advising on Trusts, “Elderly Client Services”, Lasting Powers of Attorney and basic Court of Protection work.
Core duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably, efficiently and in accordance with the department, firm and SRA regulation and procedures.
- Ensure that the firm’s risk management procedures are adhered to.
- Manage a personal caseload and ensure that files are managed competently, efficiently, and profitably, with close client contact, you will manage and conduct matters on their behalf, ultimately delivering an outstanding client experience.
- Development and updating of legal knowledge in the chosen area(s) of law in accordance with SRA Continuing Professional Development requirements by personal attendance at training courses, webinars, self-study, and perusal of reference material.
- Reporting to your Head of Department with any concerns and/or queries
- Compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct and SRA Accounts Rules
Our client is a thriving law firm based in the heart of Devon. We are immensely proud of our reputation built up over 100 years of serving our local communities. We provide a supportive environment for all colleagues and are committed to equality of opportunity in all of our recruitment.
The closing date is 31st January. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client. To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to (url removed)
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