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Senior Private Client Solicitor

Harvey John
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Worthing, West Sussex BN13 3EF, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A locally esteemed firm in Worthing is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor with at least 5 years of experience to join their small team of experts.
  • The role involves managing a loyal client portfolio with a focus on Estate Planning and Administration, including Will drafting and trust work.
  • As the new hire, you will have the opportunity to step into the role of Head of Department within the next year due to retirement planning.
  • The position offers one-to-one secretarial support and does not require bringing a client following, as there is ample work available.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and reflective of the FTE bracket set by the agency.
Are you a senior Private Client Solicitor looking to find more meaning in your work?

This locally esteemed firm is searching for an experienced solicitor to join their small team of Private Client experts, based in Worthing. As their newest Senior Private Client Solicitor, you will step in to manage a rich portfolio of clients who are loyal to this firm due to their gold standard of client care and communication.

This role has opened as a result of retirement planning, therefore there is an expectation that you will step into the role of Head of Department within the next year.

Like the sound of paring back to focus on what really matters?

As their newest hire, you will play an instrumental role in sustaining the local reputation upheld by this small team. You'll receive one-to-one secretarial support and inherit an established, loyal client base without the pressure of unattainable targets. Plus, there's no expectation of bringing along a following as they have plenty of work ready for the taking.

This firm's stellar staff retention speaks for itself. Coupled with a relaxed yet sophisticated culture based on valuing client care, this is the ideal role for someone who recognises the affect their work has on the lives of others.

What does this Senior Private Client Solicitor job entail?

Focusing on Estate Planning and Administration, your role will primarily include Will drafting and trust work on a day-to-day basis, with the occasional higher-value estate requiring coordination with local accountants. You will also provide guidance to junior members of staff, particularly as you step into the role of Department Head.

To excel in this Private Client Solicitor role, you will ideally have:
  • At least 5 years of experience as a Solicitor, Lawyer or Legal Executive (CILEx),
  • A STEP qualification, or be on track to do so shortly,
  • Strong interpersonal skills to develop the firm's existing client base.
If you desire the transparency and certainty of progression that a smaller firm can offer, we encourage you to get in touch.

Please let us know if you have any questions concerning reasonable adjustments.

Contact Hayley Rose or Chloë at Harvey John for more information about this Senior Private Client Solicitor job in Worthing.

Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only, and was set by the agency. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of their diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.

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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.