Our client has a vacancy for a Solicitor to join their private client team. This role is ideal if you are looking for a fresh challenge or are about to qualify and want to enter private client law on qualification. The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate their organisational skills, meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a team environment, whilst managing client expectation.
Key Responsibilities
- To take initial instructions from clients and supervise the opening of files through the Office 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 essentialAbility to work to tight deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a calm and consistent mannerAdherence to quality and work management systemsAchievement of targetsThe candidate must be able to work in a friendly but fast paced and professional environmentFlexibility in support of other members of staff...