Birmingham: Private Client Solicitor. NQ-2PQE. £50-60,000 DOE.
Our client, an independent regional law firm of choice, is seeking a talented Private Client Solicitor to join their team in Birmingham. With a vision to have a positive long-term impact on their people, clients, business partners, and community, our client values collaboration, loyalty, and continuous development.
As a Private Client Solicitor, you will be part of the Wealth Preservation team, responsible for handling various aspects of private client matters.
Role purpose:
To join the Private Client department as an associate solicitor in the Wealth Preservation team and to deal with the following:
- Taking will instructions both alone and alongside more senior colleagues (for more complex matters).
- Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney and meeting with clients to execute the same.
- Supporting initial enquiries in relation to general will enquiries and working to convert these into active instructions.
- Supporting the partners and associates in the Wealth Preservation team with the drafting of more complex wills and in due course settlement deeds and other related trust documentation.
- In due course to support the review of the firm's Will Bank.
Key responsibilities:
- Working as part of the wider private client team in supporting clients where they require the assistance of the wealth preservation team.
- Efficient administration, billing and cost recovery to include meeting agreed targets both for self and to support the team in achieving the same.
- Conduct regular reviews of debts, work in progress and disbursements and to understand the importance of good and accurate time recording.
- Support the implementation of the various business plans within private client.
- Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the law as part of continuing professional development.
- Display a desire to make a wider contribution to the business with attendance at events as required.
Person specification:
- Personal effectiveness and self-management.
- Good communication, organisational and team skills.
- Good attention to detail.
- Flexible and dependable, able to take the initiative.
- Able to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines.
- Conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic.
- Able to quickly build confidence, respect and trust with others.
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Working towards or a willingness to start the STEP qualification.
Benefits:
To support a healthy work-life balance, our client promotes hybrid working arrangements and encourages a 'dress for your diary' approach. They are committed to diversity and inclusion, striving to engage with a wide pool of talent and provide equal opportunities for all.
If you are a motivated and client-focused Private Client Solicitor looking to join a dynamic and supportive team, we invite you to apply. Join our client's organisation as they continue to grow and make a lasting impact on their people and the community.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.