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Private Client Lawyer

Ashville Knight
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Hove, East Sussex BN3 7EX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An excellent opportunity exists for a Private Client Lawyer at a top 50 Law Firm in Hove.
  • The role requires at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in Private Client matters.
  • Key responsibilities include managing a varied caseload and providing professional advice on Wills, Probate, and Estate administration.
  • The salary offered ranges from £30,000 to £55,000 depending on experience.
  • Additional benefits include hybrid working, a profit share scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a company pension.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Private Client Lawyer to join a reputable legal practice at their office in Hove. The firm has been recognised as a top 50 Law Firm by the Financial Times and are seeking a Legal Executive/Solicitor.

Areas of focus will include:

  • Wills drafting
  • Probate administration
  • Court of Protection / LPA
  • Tax planning and advice
  • Trust set up and administration

Duties will include:

  • Independently managing own varied caseload of private client matters.
  • Responsibility for providing high quality, timely, professional advice on Wills, Probate and Estate administration, Inheritance Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection Work and Trusts.
  • Promoting a compassionate and sensitive disposition client experience when dealing with the elderly or incapacitated.
  • Proactively networking and marketing within the team to generate new business and reputation.
  • Attending clients in their own environment as required.
  • Maintaining good billings records within the team.

Desired skills:

  • Fee earning experience essential within Private Client with at least 3 years PQE +.
  • Estate planning and contentious probate experience considered an advantage.
  • Proven track record of meeting targets.
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Business development and networking skills.

What they offer:

  • Salary depending on experience £30,000 - £55,000
  • Full/Part time position.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Profit Share Scheme.
  • Increasing Holiday Entitlement.
  • Company pension.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.