My client is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their Virginia Water, Surrey offices.
Principal duties:
- To operate within a departmental structure delivering a consistent, excellent standard of legal services to our clients.
- Undertake fee-earning work, working both independently and as a member of the team and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department.
- Manage private client matters.
- Maintain high standards in the processing of client work, both in respect of professional standards and client care
- Attend upon clients to take instructions and provide advice on the most appropriate course of action to meet their needs
- Carry out all actions in relation to executing client instructions in an efficient and timely manner.
- Ensure the confidentiality and security of all company and client documentation, information and effects.
- Maintain good professional working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
- Comply with the Firm's policies in the carrying out of duties and assist Partners and other fee earners in achieving a smooth output of work.
- Liaise with the HOD and other staff to ensure adequate cover within the department at all times, and to attend to clients of other fee earners in their absence, where this is appropriate.
- Achieve agreed financial targets, both in respect of fee income and the recording of chargeable hours.
- Financial control of your own matters with particular regard to cash flow through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
Requirements:
- Solicitor or Legal Executive
- 5 years + PQE
Benefits
- Hybrid role (3-4 days in the office)
- 25 days holiday PA plus bank holidays and birthday
- Pension scheme
- Free parking
- Part time assistant
- STEP qualification would be advantage but not essential
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.
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