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Date Added: Tue 22/10/2024

Private Client Solicitor

Blackwall, E14, UK
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Company: PREMIER RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED

Job Type: Contract, Full Time

Salary: £55000 - £60000/annum

Private Client Solicitor

12-Month FTC with Potential for Permanent Position

Greenwich

Premier Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of a well-established law firm based in Greenwich. We have an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join the firm's Wills & Probate Department, based in their Greenwich office.

Role Overview:

Job Title: Private Client Solicitor
Location: Greenwich
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC) to cover maternity leave, with the potential to become permanent
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Start Date: January 2025
Work Pattern: Full-time, office-based initially, moving to a hybrid model (2 days in the office, 3 days working from home) following approval from the Partner

Key Requirements:

Minimum of 5+ years PQE (Post-Qualified Experience) in Wills & Probate
Experience in drafting wills, tax planning, administering estates, and managing Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trusts
Strong client relationship management skills
Compliance with Law Society, Lexcel, ISO, WIQS, and Solicitors Regulation Authority standards

Department Focus: The Private Client team provides expert legal advice and handles non-contentious legal work, focusing on wills, probate, tax planning, lasting powers of attorney, deputyship orders, and trust deeds.

Responsibilities:

Advising clients on Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Estate Administration
Drafting and reviewing legal documents
Managing client expectations and communication
Ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering procedures
Meeting fee targets and contributing to the firm's business development through marketing and client acquisition

Systems and Tools: Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Tikit, Oyez legal forms, Westlaw, Practical Law, and other legal software is beneficial.

This position offers flexibility for candidates who are looking for a fixed-term contract or those interested in transitioning to a permanent role at the end of the FTC.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply today or contact Kirsty Cutts on or call (phone number removed)
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