Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor
Location: Stafford
Hours: Full Time
Salary: 35,000 – 45,000 per annum DOE
Primary Responsibilities Include:
You will manage your own caseload and have experience of dealing with all types of Private Client matters including: Trusts Tax planning Wills and inheritance Estate administration. Alongside fee–earning responsibilities, you will also be responsible for assisting our Private Client department head and have experience in generating new leads. This is an exciting opportunity which will offer stimulating work in a supportive and friendly environment. It will also entail;
Dealing with complex and time–sensitive mattersTaking new instructionsLegal ResearchAdvocacyDealing with new enquiries and converting to InstructionNetworking and Business Development
About the Person:
To be a successful candidate for this role you must also have the following attributes, skills and experience:
Ideally be a fully qualified solicitor with 3+ PQE within the Private Client area of lawConfident in running own caseloadBe commercially astute, understanding the importance of business targets and their impact to the practice.Have excellent levels of communication, both written and verbalHave a good academic record; training with a leading national or regional firm is an advantage.Have strong IT skillsHave experience managing your own caseload of privately funded workDemonstrate initiative and the drive to produce a high standard of service to our clientsPossess high levels of speed and accuracyBe highly organized, methodical and adaptableCommercially drivenHave a proven ability to bring in work and be confident in business development