Solicitor - Private Client

This role involves but is not limited to:

• Effective management of own time, ensuring that chargeable and non-chargeable hours targets are met.
• Working on files as appropriate, including drafting letters, collating evidence and preparing cost letters.
• Dealing with new Clients and liaising with regards to the initial enquiries.
• Managing legal documentation in strict confidence.
• Attending Client meetings, taking instructions and preparing cases.
• Conduct matters on behalf of Clients in line with their instructions.
• Management of support services, including supervision of Paralegals and Legal Secretaries.
• Financial control with particular regard to cashflow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• Providing regular updates to Client's on matters.
• Dealing with any queries raised by Clients on particular matters.
• Submitting required documents to court prior to trial.

Requirements:

• Legally qualified
• Ability to use case management systems
• High standard of computer literacy
• Must be adaptable and flexible
• Must have good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to demonstrate specialist knowledge about Private Client Law.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Company Core Values:

Aspire: To challenge convention, an entrepreneur with energy for change. To be the best that we can be

Integrate: Bring together people and systems into a cohesive force

Innovate: To creatively evolve our working practices, use our revenue and resources in a virtuous cycle of improving our people, systems and growth

Commit: To delivering excellent client experience and working with integrity, investing in long term relationships, creating a strong market position and delivering sustained commercial advantage

In return we offer:

• Fee Earner reward Scheme
• Internal and External Training and Development

This organisation strives to operate a policy of equal opportunity and to not discriminate against any person because of sex, race, colour or national origin.