Private Client Solicitor
Posted 12 hours 46 minutes ago by BCL Legal
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor or a Legal Executive to join a well-established law firm based in Leeds City Centre. The firm is particularly interested in applications from confident self-starters who are not afraid to hit the ground running and offers flexible and agile working, together with a positive work-life balance.
As a solicitor in the Wills and Estate team, you will be assisting clients with the full range of private client matters including wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, administration of estates, Court of Protection and trusts. You will run the cases from initial instruction stage through to settlement.
You'll take ownership of your own caseload. With a strong focus on quality client care and efficient case progression, you'll play an important role within a highly experienced team.
About you/The role- 3 years PQE solicitor or equivalent experience as a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive
- Liaise with clients and third parties
- Conduct legal research
- Strong experience in managing caseloads independently
- Highly professional manner
- Organisations skills are essential
- Ability to work well under pressure and maintain attention to detail
Alongside a competitive salary, other benefits include:
- An annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of your basic salary
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays and long service increments of an additional 2 days at five years and 3 further days at ten years' service. You also have the option of buying additional days each year.
- Enhanced Family Leave
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Life Assurance
- Annual travel card loan
- Regular funded staff social events
- Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.