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PRIVATE CLIENT - Are you looking for your next step in a Private Client? A new environment? A better benefit package? I am excited to be working with a reputable regional firm, who are true investors in their staff and foster an extremely supportive environment. Our client is looking for a 2 PQE Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their thriving Private Client department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 2 years PQE in Private Client and be able to cover the whole remit of Private Client work including tax, estate administration, wills and probate, trusts and court of protection. STEP is ideal but not essential. Hybrid options potentially available. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very talented, friendly and forward-thinking team. If you feel you have the right skills and experience, then please apply with your updated CV.
The Practice manager will provide full support to this local Practice in terms of managing the day to day running of the Compliance, HR and Facilities function of the Firm, reporting to the Partners. Main duties: Team Leader for the Accounts and Reception teams. This includes authorising holidays. Receiving notifications of absence Arranging cover if staff members are away. Involvement in the interviewing and selection process for new members of staff. Receiving and considering CV's and creating a candidate short list. Onboarding and Offboarding of all staff members Carrying out a DBS check and a specific sector statutory check. Training will be given. Creating contracts from existing templates. Day to day HR administration & Employee Relations Production of Monthly Management Accounts (requesting reports from existing software system). Training will be given. Assisting with monthly payroll (Payroll is by carried out an external provider. The task is to check input hours for all staff) Attending and minute taking at the Monthly Partners Meetings. Arranging, attending and minute taking at twice yearly Partners Conferences (occasionally but rarely out of office hours) Arranging the Annual Staff Conference (booking venue and arranging catering) Assisting with yearly renewals of Staff Benefits . Lead on annual Lexcel accreditation renewal applications. Responsible for the Practice Certificate Renewals. This is done via an existing portal. First Contact for Client Complaints. Maintenance of Central Registers to meet requirements under SRA Codes of Conduct. There are existing portals for this and members of the accounts team are responsible for data entry. Skills required: You must have worked within a legal practice. Excellent administration skills. Excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills. Ability to manage own time. Problem solver. Eye for detail. Call Julie for more information!