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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join my clients highly regarded team in their Newcastle offices.
For the right candidate, this is an exciting opportunity to lead and guide an existing team of solicitors with scope to expand the team in the future.
The Role
In this role, the job holder will work alongside the head of department in supporting and supervising the team as well as managing a caseload.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
• Ideally 5+ years PQE in Private Client matters.• Be responsible for undertaking private client work. Your caseload will involve more complex issues.• Work alongside the head of department in supporting and supervising the team.• Assist with keeping up to date with any changes in the law.• Have the opportunity to get involved with business development and marketing.• Each solicitor within the team has PA support plus support from a paralegal or trainee.
Benefits
• Career progression opportunities e.g. Training Contracts, Apprenticeships, Associate, Senior Associate, Partnership programmes, • Mentoring Programme.• Autonomous working - we employ trusted people to get on with the job in hand• Personal development opportunities - we invest in the training and development of staff and support and pay for staff to gain relevant accreditations (e.g. children’s panel, mediation, higher rights)• Profile raising and recognition - support in gaining listings in the Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and awards nominations.
Financial Benefits
• Bonus Scheme• Pension Scheme (matched contributions up to 5%)• Death in Service benefit providing loved ones with four times your annual salary (for staff with 12 months of continuous employment)• Maternity Pay (18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay for staff with 18 months of continuous employment)• Paternity Pay (2 weeks full pay)• Sickness pay (up to 20 days)'Christmas Club’ Savings Scheme• Friends and family discount for legal services and free wills for staff• Travel schemes e.g. discounted POP cards, Railcard
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
