Private Client Solicitor

Eventus Recruitment are seeking a Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive/ Fee Earner to join a law firm based in Skipton, North Yorkshire. This is a permanent, full-time job, although part-time working will be considered. Other benefits include a 23-day holiday allowance (rising with service), Christmas closure, healthcare top-up plan, and genuine support with development.

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Private Client Solicitor or Fee earner will be responsible for managing a full caseload of private client fee earning work, in addition to building and maintaining excellent client and third-party referrer relationships and working effectively as part of a team. Duties include:

• Management of all aspects of private client work including will drafting, inheritance tax planning, trust creation and administration, powers of attorney and Court of Protection applications, and probate and estate administration, in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards
• Working to agreed levels of billing, time recording, aged debt, and other agreed key performance indicators
• Progression of all client work in a timely and accurate manner, keeping the client regularly informed on progress and on costs
• Maintenance of the confidentiality and security of all documentation and information of the practice and clients, including the use of our case management system

Person Specification

Applications are sought from Private Client Solicitors or Fee Earners with experience in dealing with all aspects of Private Client matters. You will also:

• Show a keen eye for detail
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise your workload within the required timescales
• Good I.T skills

Benefits and Rewards

The successful Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner will also be rewarded with the following:

• 23 days holiday allowance rising with service, (and Christmas closure!)
• Remote and Private GP Services, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• NHS top-up healthcare plan
• Company pension
• Standard wills and residential conveyancing services are offered free to all staff members (after a qualifying period) with other legal work offered at a discounted rate.

About the Company

The firm is a highly successful law firm that is growing and modernising. They have 7 offices throughout Yorkshire and Lancashire and are keen to expand further whilst also giving huge amounts of support to their current team.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earnerrole, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at [email protected] or phone 07787 131442 for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, HR, Finance and Accountancy sectors across the UK. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.