Private Client Senior Associate

3 weeks ago

Preston, United Kingdom Kingdom People Professional Services Full time

Looking to progress your career with a Legal 500 firm in the Preston area? My client is looking for an experienced Solicitor to join their Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at their gorgeous office based in Walton Summit, wirh hybrid working as an option.

My client prides themselves with friendly and collaborative members of staff, and highlights the importance of sustainable work-life balance, while still maintaining a fast-paced, high quality, and customer centric firm.

The role will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes such as:

- working alongside other solicitors, partners, and paralegals;
- developing relationships with clients and third-party professionals and referrers such as accountants, IFAs etc;
- dealing with a mix of complex Private Client Case Work, i.e. Probate, Administration of Estates, Wills, IHT Planning Advice, General Estate Planning, trusts drafting and administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection;
- handling their own case load;
- using the Firm’s case management systems.
- Ideally have at least **5 years of private client experience** (however, those who either have shorter or greater post qualification experience will be considered);
- Be a qualified Solicitor or CILEx qualified;
- Good practical knowledge of a variety of complex private client matters;
- Ideally have previous experience of dealing with high net worth clients and business owner clients;
- Have good knowledge of case management systems and other IT software such as Microsoft Office;
- Be able to work with minimum supervision;
- Good client care skills, providing professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of Conduct;
- Proven experience of handling own caseload, working to and managing deadlines, alongside the capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets;
- Good organisational and matter management skills and a committed attitude;
- Good writing and drafting skills, with excellent communication and technical ability;
- Have the ability to work as part of a team and be reliable and enthusiastic;
- A driving licence and access to a vehicle as travel will be required throughout the Northwest region (*if you have a disability that prevents you from driving, please specify so we can assess what reasonable adjustments can be made).

My client is committed to being a supportive organisation that keeps focus on people and offer a range of additional benefits including:

- Competitive Salary;
- 33 Days Annual Leave, including bank holidays;
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (Subject to T&Cs);
- A day off for your Birthday;
- Ongoing Training and Development;
- Progression Opportunities;
- Company Pension;
- Service Awards;
- Health Care Benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services);
- BUPA (Solicitor Positions Only, for self, not dependents);
- Other Employee Discounts;
- Recruitment and Legal Department Referrals (Subject to T&C’s);
- Annual Events.

**Salary**: £26,957.32-£90,721.65 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Preston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- PQE: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Practising Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: privc-nw-pres

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