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Eventus Legal is seeking a Solicitor to join a well-established regional law firm’s Private Client team. The firm is situated in Horley and is easily commutable from several areas including Redhill, Horsham and Haywards Heath. This is a permanent, full-time job with a reputable firm who are renowned for providing expert legal services to an impressive client base. Along with a competitive salary, you will also benefit from flexible working hours, hybrid working following probation, excellent transport links, and opportunities for progression and professional development.
Role Responsibilities
The incoming Solicitor will join a leading law firm who specialise in providing expert advice and assistance to their clients. With a commitment to excellence and a client-centric approach, you will be responsible for providing a high-quality service to the Private Client team.
The day-to-day jobs duties within this role will include:
- Providing sound legal advice and assistance to your clients as well as those of other departments of the firm
- Taking on new instructions and have ongoing conduct of client matters through to completion
- Providing sound legal advice and assistance to clients, independently managing a busy caseload and ensuring files are managed efficiently
- Assisting with various Private Client matters including preparation of wills and trusts, Powers of Attorney, probate, estate administration, and tax
- Maintaining a client / referrer base and to continue to develop it
- Contributing to the marketing and practice development activities at the firm, showing initiative in terms of practice development
- Collection of monies on account and regular, timely billing, achieving or exceeding targets in respect of chargeable hours and fees
- Maintaining a professional knowledge base and ensuring compliance with regulatory procedures
Person Specification
The successful Solicitor will be able to demonstrate a minimum of 3 years' post qualified experience within Private Client law, preferably within a reputable law firm or legal department. You will also be able to demonstrate:
- Technical expertise in Private Client law to include matters such as Wills, Trust & Probate, estate administration, and tax
- Well-developed interpersonal, social and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and able to work effectively under pressure
- A sound knowledge of your responsibilities including professional conduct, client care, confidentiality, regulatory and compliance procedures
- Experience with case management systems
- Outstanding organisation skills with good file management
- A sound knowledge of Fee Earner responsibilities including rules and principles of professional conduct, client care, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, relations with third parties and with other solicitors, regulatory and compliance procedures
Benefits and Rewards
As a qualified Solicitor you will be working in a friendly, supportive work environment where talented individuals can thrive and contribute to the continued success of the firm. Along with a competitive salary commensurate to your experience, you will also receive some fantastic employee benefits including:
- 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Flexible working hours
- Close proximity to transport links, easily accessible
- Hybrid working following initial probationary period
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
About the Company
This is a well-established, reputable law firm in Horley with a history of fostering long-standing client relationships and maintaining strong client loyalty, which has become a trademark of the firm and one which it strives to continue with new generations of clients.
The firm proudly acknowledge their status as the only law firm in their local area staffed exclusively by qualified legal professionals, ensuring that clients receive expert service provided on a direct, exclusive basis. The firm has a friendly, supportive environment which encourages collaboration and development.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Solicitor job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please send your CV to Leah Cumiskey at the Eventus Recruitment Group.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me using the details above for a confidential discussion about your career.
The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, HR, Finance and Financial Services sectors across the UK. Please note that the years’ experience and / or salary listed in our advertisements are a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.
