Private Client Solicitor

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom LR Legal Recruitment Full time €85,000

Job Title: Private Client Solicitor – Head of Department

Department: Wills & Probate

Location: City of London

Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum, depending on experience

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

  • Responsible for all aspects of Wills & Probate work
  • Assisting with casework, including dealing with a range of Wills, Probate, and Lasting Powers of Attorney cases, including: estate administration; applying for and obtaining the grant of probate; setting up trusts; advising on inheritance tax; court of protection matters; contesting a will; settling any tax liabilities and affairs
  • Reporting directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met
  • Supervising a team of solicitors, trainee solicitors, and paralegals undertaking private client work
  • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
  • Attending clients, taking instructions, and preparing cases
  • Handling correspondence
  • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
  • Undertaking probation reviews for new staff and conducting monthly file reviews, ensuring that follow-up actions are dealt with promptly
  • Ensuring compliance with file management

Key Skills Required:

  • Previous experience managing a team and working to key performance indicators (chargeables, billing, etc.)
  • Extensive knowledge and experience of Wills & Probate work, with the ability to handle privately funded cases
  • 5+ Years PQE (Post Qualification Experience)
  • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
  • Professional with a proactive approach; excellent client care skills and the ability to handle client matters sensitively and resolve complex issues
  • Excellent networking and communication skills, with the ability to successfully market the firm and generate new business
  • Strong analytical and organisational skills
  • Ability to use initiative and sound judgment
  • Advocacy experience is an advantage
  • Strong IT skills, particularly familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and document management systems



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