As a member of the fee earning team responsibilities will include:

• Development of a client portfolio by utilising good marketing skills, social media and networking opportunities
• Creation of relevant documentation to meet the client needs, in respect of;
• Wills, including living wills
• Probate applications
• LPAs
• Trust creation and management
• Court of protection work
• Administration of Estates
• Adherence to compliance policies and procedures
• Management of client expectations
• Client meetings
• Creation of relevant notes pertaining to meetings held
• Dealing with new enquiries
• Management of risk
• Dealing with new enquiries
• Relevant searches
• Development of proposals to maximise entitlements under HMRC inheritance rules
• Case and file management
• Supporting in the development of other team members
• Participation in CPD
• Support in marketing initiatives
• Participation in charity and networking events
• Participation in the development and delivery of webinars / podcasts
• Participation in legal clinics
  
  Our well established client is seeking a experienced Senior Solicitor to join their busy Private Client Department. The role is based in their Luton office, but the successful applicant may be required to support their office in Berkhamsted at times. If you have great client care, the ability to develop client relationships, support and develop junior staff, able to work independently and within a team, then this might be the right opportunity for you, Substantial experience of working in Private Client within a legal practice environment - probably 10 + years.
• Desire to progress to Partner status
• Personal pride in the quality of their work which should be to a high standard
• Knowledge of the requirements of Lexcel
• Ability to communicate both in writing and orally with a wide range of people
• IT literate
• Self-motivated and able to perform to targets
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to support the needs of the vulnerable
• The ability to demonstrate a courteous, helpful and pleasant manner both in person and on the phone
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team with a 'can-do' attitude
• Efficiency, reliability and flexibility
• Excellent file management skills with good time management skills
• Proven IT skills, including the use of case management systems, MS Word, Outlook and Excel
• Valid driving licence.
  
  Excellent office facilities
• Regular feedback and development opportunities
• Regular contact with Partners
• Support for CPD
• Competitive salary
• Staff introduction bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Free eye tests
• Paid Flu vaccinations
• Discounted legal advice across all Departments
• Opportunities to participate in company sponsored charitable events
We pride ourselves on employing people who are approachable, and if you have any questions, you won't be short of people to ask.