We are seeking a qualified Solicitor to join our Northampton based team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a fresh challenge or about to qualify and wanting to enter private client law on qualification.
The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, be able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a team environment while managing client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
* To take initial instructions from clients and supervise the opening of files through our management system.
* To deal with client cases from initial instruction to completion under supervision.
* Assist in the supervision and development of support staff.
* Assist in the marketing and development of the department.
* Manage own caseload, under supervision, and see clients in person, remotely and at their homes.
* Time recording all work undertaken.
* Reporting to and receiving and acting upon instruction from the Head of the Private Client department.
Required Skills and Experience
* Excellent communication skills are essential.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a calm and consistent manner.
* Adherence to quality and work management systems.
* Achievement of targets.
* The candidate must be able to work in a friendly but fast-paced and professional environment.
* Flexibility in support of other members of staff.
* Attendance at required training courses.
* To maintain Lexcel accreditation including completion of file reviews, CAR's and to follow procedures for case/file management.
* Effective cross-selling of services.
* You must be willing to undertake a Membership of Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners or SFE, if not already done so, either one or both of these memberships is required.
* 0 – 6 PQE.