Solicitor

SOLICITOR/ CILEX (PRIVATE CLIENT)

PQE: 3 YEARS+

FELIXSTOWE/ HYBRID

Our well-established client is currently recruiting a Solicitor or a Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years PQE to join their friendly and busy Private Client department.

This role requires:

• Competence in handling Private Client matters.
• The ability to manage a full caseload, work under pressure to tight deadlines and be very self-motivated.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work as part of a team and deliver excellent client care.
• Excellent communications skills.

The successful candidate will have a strong academic background and will have gained Private Client experience within well-respected firms. They will be skilled at building lasting working relationships with clients, willing to play an active role in the team’s business development activities and will have a demonstrable drive to contribute to the Private Client team’s ongoing success.

The role

• The successful candidate will be expected to have experience of handling a full caseload of private client work including Wills, administration of estates, powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters.
• The successful candidate will be expected to be actively involved in marketing and networking.
• It would be of benefit if the successful candidate was a member of STEP, or willing to become a member.

What we offer

• A friendly, supportive working environment
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working

Generous benefits package including:

• 25 days holiday rising to 30 days
• Pension contributions of up to 7%
• Life Assurance of 4 x salary
• Income protection
• Discretionary Profit share scheme
• Free 'flu vaccination vouchers