Solicitor / Associate / Chartered Legal Executive

Solicitor / Associate / Chartered Legal Executive (Private Client)

Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire

Salary: Very Competitive + Excellent Benefits

The Client:

Our client is a leading legal firm committed to providing genuine and dependable advice, with a focus on delivering personalised service.

The Role:

As a Solicitor in the Private Client Department, you will work independently, managing caseload, aiding the department head, establishing efficiency scales, contributing to firm operations, and developing new income sources.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently manage individual caseload and oversee files during colleagues' absence.
• Ensure adherence to diary dates, uphold quality and professional standards.
• Develop new income sources and actively market and promote firm services.
• Stay updated on legal developments and maintain CPD requirements.
• Perform administrative tasks for file management, including client visits and instruction-taking.
• Engage in letter writing, will drafting, billing, and work in progress control.
• Implement risk management strategies and provide regular client updates.
• Contribute to the firm's online presence by producing website articles on legal issues.
• Utilise social media for effective firm promotion and actively participate in trade shows and events.

Requirements:

• Previously worked as a Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal Executive or in a similar role.
• Practising certificate.
• Wills, probate, and Lasting Powers of Attorney experience.
• Client interaction and bill drafting experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• SRA Code of Conduct and Accounts Rules knowledge.
• Court of Protection and Tax/Trust matters (desirable).
• STEP qualification (desirable).
• Administrative, typing, and interviewing skills.

Apply Now: Don't miss this excellent opportunity to join a leading legal firm.

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