Private Client Solicitor

  • Job Reference: BH-36834
  • Date Posted: 15 October 2024
  • Recruiter: Law Staff
  • Location: Euston
  • Salary: £40,000 to £70,000
  • Sector: Private client
  • Personnel Type: Solicitor

Job Description

Position Title: Private Client Solicitor (NQ-6 Year PQE)
Location: Central London
Salary: Competitive + Benifits 
Reference: BH- 36834
Work Type: Full-time (Hybrid working available)

About The Firm:
My Legal 500 client is a highly regarded law firm based in Central London, offering specialist services across various legal disciplines. With modern offices and a strong reputation, the firm is known for its commitment to high-quality legal work and excellent client care.

Position Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (NQ-6 Year PQE) to join the Private Client Team, focusing on deputyship and trust work. The successful candidate will support Court of Protection cases, deputyship applications, and related private client matters, working with vulnerable clients and offering comprehensive administrative and legal support.

Key Responsibilities:
- Draft Court of Protection applications and assist with deputyship applications
- Liaise with clients, case managers, and other relevant parties
- Apply for statutory benefits and various insurance policies
- Prepare the OPG annual report and manage financial documentation such as expenditure spreadsheets
- Engross wills and trust deeds, and provide general administrative support to the Court of Protection team
- Participate in marketing activities to promote the team’s profile

Requirements:
- NQ-6 Year PQE Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with experience in Private Client work
- Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
- Experience drafting Court of Protection applications and handling deputyship work
- Ability to manage urgent tasks efficiently and work independently
- Excellent communication skills, particularly when working with vulnerable clients
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Proficiency in using computers and legal software, with the ability to meet tight deadlines

The Benefits & How to Apply:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Excellent career prospects and broad training opportunities
- Comprehensive administrative and professional support
- Opportunity to work in a highly regarded Central London firm

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Person: Shabir Jiza
Contact Email: shabir.jiza@law-staff.co.uk
Contact Phone: 01954 208083

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Shabir Jiza qouting refrence 36834 directly at shabir.jiza@law-staff.co.uk or call 01954 208083 for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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