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Private Client Fee Earner

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary : £30000 – £50000/annum

My client is searching for a Private Client Fee Earner to join their Burnley, Lancashire or Colne, Lancashire offices.

Job Purpose

• To advise on a range of private client matters, undertake research, prepare documents and correspondence, interview clients, negotiate on behalf of clients and meet billing targets
• To contribute to their mission of establishing lifelong relationships with all their clients by anticipating and responding to their needs for quality legal services

Main Duties

• To manage a varied caseload of private client matters including:
– Wills
– Probate
– Lasting Powers of Attorney
– Court of Protection cases

• To take a proactive approach in building professional relationships with clients and other contacts
• To maintain and promote the good image and reputation of the firm
• To assist colleagues, Directors and Heads of Department with marketing and training events and initiatives
• To manage and supervise junior staff and support staff as required including assisting with recruitment, training etc
• To use the case management software

General Duties

• To work in a flexible way to ensure that the workload is completed and to undertake any other jobs commensurate with the level of the post.
• To establish, maintain and enhance team-working with colleagues and staff of the firm
• To keep confidential all information about individuals and the business of the firm and work within the guidelines of the GDPR.
• To abide by their Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Anti Money Laundering Policies and all other relevant policies

Experience

• Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive (desirable)
• Experience in Private Client Matters as a Solicitor, Legal Executive or similar
• Experience of establishing and building professional relationships with clients and other contacts
• Experience of managing own workload, meeting deadlines and prioritising appropriately
• A record of meeting billing targets

Desirable

• Good understanding of Anti Money Laundering responsibilities and GDPR requirements

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

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