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Date Added: Wed 01/01/2025

Private Client Director

London, UK

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Company: DOUGLAS SCOTT LEGAL RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: Salary negotiable

A top 200 law firm is currently on the lookout for a Private Client Director to join their team in Central LondonKey Responsibilities:

Assist with casework for Wills, Probate, and Lasting Powers of Attorney, including contesting wills, settling tax liabilities, and handling final affairs.
Report directly to and collaborate with the Board to meet performance objectives.
Supervise a team of solicitors, trainee solicitors, and paralegals, ensuring the efficient handling of private client work.
Manage a diverse caseload, handling a range of complexities with care.
Engage with clients, take instructions, and prepare cases accordingly.
Handle correspondence and ensure accurate time management and costing.
Conduct probation reviews for new staff and oversee monthly file reviews to ensure timely follow-up actions.
Ensure all work complies with file management and regulatory standards.

The Ideal Candidate:

Proven experience in team management, working to KPIs such as chargeables and billing.
Extensive expertise in Wills & Probate, with the capability to manage privately funded cases.
Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
Must hold a valid, clean Practicing Certificate at the time of application.
Professional, proactive approach with exceptional client care skills and the ability to handle sensitive matters.
Strong networking and communication skills, with a talent for marketing the firm and generating new business opportunities.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
Advocacy experience is a plus.
Proficient in IT, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Benefits:

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