Private Client Solicitor 2 years PQE +

Northampton

Tollers is looking for a Private Client Solicitor 2 years PQE + to join the firm.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and very experienced team.  The vacancy we have is in our Trusts & Estates Business Unit based at our Northampton office, managing existing clients & building on the client base.

You must be confident in promoting yourself and the business via networking, local marketing and business development.

You will have considerable experience in managing your own caseload and working with clients with the following matters –

Key Responsibilities of this role:

• Estate administration, including inheritance tax;
• Estate planning advice, including inheritance tax planning;
• Create & administer trusts;
• Court of Protection/Administration of clients affairs;
• Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney;
• Drafting of estate/trust accounts;
• Online research services, case management systems;
• Attending clients in the office, or visiting them in hospital, care home and place of residence;
• the ability to adhere to strict deadlines;
• Supervision of team members;
• Capability to handle pressure and effectively prioritise tasks whilst managing a demanding workload.

Essential skills for this role include being able to work on your own initiative & be an integral part of the team.  Attention to detail and excellent time management, a methodical approach to work, a professional, empathetic and attentive telephone manner along with first-rate communication skills, both written and verbal are all imperative to this role as client contact will be considerable.

Previous experience of a case management system is preferred, as is time recording, billing and debt management.

In return, you will be given the chance to work with a highly experienced team who focus on high-quality work within a well-respected and established firm.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Office-Based.

How to Apply: If you feel you have the necessary skills & experience as a Private Client Solicitor 2 years PQE + and are keen to contribute to our team’s success, please apply by emailing [email protected] and send a cover letter, your current CV and salary expectations.

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Agencies need not apply.

Find out more about our T&E Department here.