Private Client Lawyer - Ashville Knight : Job Details

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.