Trainee Solicitor

**TRAINEE SOLICITOR - PRIVATE CLIENT**

**SALARY: £20,217 PER ANNUM**

**LOCATION: VARIOUS**

Due to continued business success and growth at GloverPriest Solicitors we are currently recruiting for a Trainee Solicitor who will, once qualified, work within our expanding **Private Client (Wills, Probate & Lasting Powers of Attorney) department.**

The Trainee Solicitor position is ideally suited for applicants who have already completed an LLB Law Degree or those that have completed an alternative Legal qualification (ie: CILEX).

This is an amazing opportunity The role can be based out of any one of our Midlands based offices, Tamworth, Lichfield, Stourbridge, Quinton or Kings Heath

Your working hours will be 9-5 Monday to Friday there couldn't be a better time to join us. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career working in one of the top 30 solicitors in the country.

**_We are offering the successful Trainee Solicitor:_**
- Joining salary of £20,217 per annum reviewed annually
- Free HealthSheild cover after 3 months
- Clear career path and development opportunities with additional earning potential

**_Roles and Responsibilities of the Trainee Solicitor will be:_**
- Assist with the filing and archiving of documentation supporting the Private Client team and Fee Earners.
- Complete administrative tasks including start up letters, engagement letters, client feedback, document filing.
- Data entry
- Contacting clients and potential clients for paperwork.
- Answering the phones, taking messages, transferring clients, assisting with any queries.
- Assist with the set-up and closure of new client files.
- Assist with other administrative as necessary.

**_Experience:_**
- Experience of working within a legal setting would be advantageous (paralegal) but not essential
- Experience working in an administrative role or office junior role would be beneficial but not required.

**_Knowledge:_**
- Good level of communication.

**_Skills / Abilities:_**
- Attention to detail.
- Flexibility and willingness to perform a wide range of administrative tasks.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
- Enthusiastic, proactive team player