Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive Liverpool, England
Job description
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE!
Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated Solicitor/Legal Executive to join the Private Client department of Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors, based at our head office in Anfield. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Department and will join a highly professional and motivated team.
The prime role of the Private Client Solicitor is to advise on a wide variety of Contentious and Private law matters and to assist in building the Private Client portfolio. You will be keen to be at the forefront in the development of the contentious element of the team and the department overall. You will be a Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in handling Wills and Probate.
Your caseload will be varied with high value and some complex cases, and you will be dealing with each case from inception through to completion, so it is essential that you are confident working independently and efficiently. You are expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative, whilst communicating effectively with partners, colleagues, and clients.
Person Specification and requirements
- Responsible for earning fees by actively working towards individual and departmental targets and objectives as set by HOD.
- Responsible for the effective management and advisory service of all aspects of allocated private client cases, including but not limited to:
– Wills
– Probate
– Estate Administration
– Inheritance Tax Planning
– Powers of Attorney
– Court of Protection
– Trusts
– Elderly Client Issues
– Inheritance Tax Estates
– Capital Gains and Estate Planning
- Arrange and attend meetings with clients ensuring a professional service and excellent client care standards
- Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives
- Attend client home visits when required
- Draft legal documents and various court applications
- Monitoring, actioning, and updating various electronic portals
- Research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure
- Build key relationships with the firm’s client base and wider external industry
- Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports
- Be commercially minded and contribute towards the growth and development of the Firm by identifying opportunities to expand business
- Provide advice and guidance to other employees throughout the Firm, including supervising and training trainee solicitors and paralegals
- Adhering to process and procedures as directed by the HOD
- Undertake specific training when required and have overall responsibility towards self-development
- Be actively involved in ensuring compliance in Lexcel and other standards
- Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and client’s documentation and information by complying with GDPR
- Be actively involved in business development activities and networking
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Directors as necessary for other fee earners and employees
Benefits and Remuneration
- Competitive Salary dependant on experience. The successful candidate will fall into one of the below salary bands:
Band 4 – Non-Qualified Fee Earners
Band 5 – Solicitors
- 25 Days Holiday plus public holidays, increasing with length of service up to 30 days
- Additional Birthday Holiday*
- Optional 1 day per week home working*
- Free Parking
- Staff social and team building events
- Auto-enrolment workplace pension*
- Friendly, supportive, and personable team environment
- Professional development and training opportunities including access to a wide range of webinars
- Paid study leave*
- Practicing Certificate renewed annually*
- Breakfast Clubs
- Free eye tests*
- Interesting and meaningful work
- Access to a Mental Health First Aider
*Terms and Conditions apply
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm
Closing Date:
Wednesday 31 May 2023
Starting Date:
Ideally May/June 2023, although this starting date is flexible
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool
Reference ID: Family Solicitor (NQ+)
