Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor To join the existing private client department with a view to grow and develop it further Build/manage own case load. Have experience of dealing with all types of private client work. Develop the department and its reputation for providing high quality private client legal advice. Work with existing team and other fee earners in the firm to increase referrals. Advise on a range of issues across the breadth of private client work. Develop and maintain knowledge of private client work and continue to grow the department and its reputation. Potential to head the department and influence the direction of the firm. Key tasks include: Undertake key elements of fee earning work. In particular: Wills Probate Tax and Estate Planning Probate and Estate Administration Declarations of Trust Court of Protection Elderly client issues Attendance at routine client meetings Marketing Deal with routine client enquiries and communications Manage the collation of matter start and matter completion data and work with paralegal and other staff to prepare client care and other compliance documents. Deal with all manner of clients from locals to high-net-worth individuals. Develop opportunities for referrals of work across the firm and actively participate in business development. Networking with an ability to build good professional network to foster referrals and bring in work to the department and wider firm. Store and manage client documents in accordance with firm ..... full job details .....