Private Client Solicitor (8+PQE)

  • Job Reference: BH-36487
  • Date Posted: 1 October 2024
  • Recruiter: Law Staff
  • Location: Shaftesbury
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £48,000 to £55,000
  • Sector: Private client
  • Personnel Type: Solicitor

Job Description

Lexcel accredited practice in Dorset seeks a experience and talented Private Client Solicitor (8 years PQE+) on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity for a Solicitor or Legal Executive with 8+ year’s PQE in private client matters to join our client’s bespoke firm in the Dorset area. The successful candidate will be managing a broad caseload of private client matters, whilst actively participating in business development activities and some management duties of the Department.

Responsibilities:

  • Wills
  • Lasting powers of attorney
  • Estate administration and estate planning
  • Inheritance tax planning
  • Elderly client matters
  • Business development
  • Networking
  • Staff Management

The Candidate:

  • Solicitors and legal executives with at least 8 year’s PQE
  • Previous extensive experience in private client matters is essential
  • Management of staff
  • Is personable and confident
  • Excellent negotiating and client care skills
  • IT proficient
  • Commercially aware
The Firm

Our client is a well-established practice who provide a comprehensive range of services to individuals and businesses from their network of offices based in the Southwest. Staffed by a team of specialists who deliver advice in a clear and concise manner, they ensure high levels of client care and endeavour to provide the best support and guidance tailored to each individual’s circumstances. Serving their local community, they have a loyal and growing client base.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Birthday day off
  • Good work/life balance
  • Friendly, supportive working environment
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Structured working environment

For further details of this vacancy, please contact Natasha Kirkby on 01954208082 quoting reference 36487

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