Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner

My client is searching for a Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner to join their growing firm based in Birkenhead, Merseyside on a hybrid basis.

You will manage a full caseload of:

Wills and Probate

• All aspects of probate, will drafting, tax planning and estate administration and including Powers of Attorney.

Trusts

• Advising on all aspects of trusts, including lifetime, will trusts and elderly client trusts, draft, administration and taxation issues.

Knowledge required

• Excellent knowledge of law relevant to wills, trusts & probate
• Knowledge of relevant statutory duties
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good numerical skills
• Good file management skills.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft word and outlook

Experience required

• At least 5 years’ experience of conduct of wills, trusts and probate work
• Experience of meeting deadlines with a minimum of supervision
• Direct contact with clients, face to face and over the phone

Skills and aptitudes required

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal
• Effective listening
• Collaborative team working
• Understanding of the importance of developing and maintaining good client relations.

Educational attainment

• Admitted solicitor or legal executive or equivalent.
• STEP Qualification is desirable not essential

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.