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Private Client Solicitor Jobs in Hove – England – UK at Britton and Time Solicitors
About the job.
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In order to support our rapid expansion and increasing clientele, we are actively recruiting for a Private Client Solicitor to join our distinguished and dedicated team. This opportunity will be based in our Hove offices. It will offer an exceptional platform for solicitors with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) who are eager to advance their careers.
Our Private Client Solicitor will take an active role in amplifying our firm’s business development efforts through blog contributions and networking engagements. They will forge meaningful collaborations with our esteemed charity partners, playing a pivotal role in our pioneering Community Wills Sussex initiative. This valuable scheme involves the provision of free will-writing services in partnership with five of Sussex’s most respected local charities, incollaborationwith Britton and Time Solicitors.
This role will be based on Hove, Sussex.
The responsibilities for this role encompass managing your own caseload, with support from the wider private client team. This role will entail drafting wills, trusts, tax and estate structuring advice, and powers of attorney. You will also be regularly meeting with clients to take instructions and assist with the witnessing and signing of legal documents. This position will actively manage and drive forward the administration of estates and on occasions, may be required to support by note-taking with senior members of the team.
To read more about what it is like to work at Britton and Time, please visit our careers page on our website.
A bit about you.
You will have experience drafting wills and trusts, letters and documents while following and adhering to established precedents. You will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of wills, trusts, probate and powers of attorney and have knowledge of the relevant reliefs and tax bands, particularly concerning IHT and CGT.
You will possess exceptional client-handling and negotiation skills, robust verbal and writtencommunicationabilities and a commitment to establishing strong client relationships. You will demonstrateempathyand discretion and have the ability to build rapport with clients whilst networking. You will exhibit meticulousattention to detail, along with exceptional organisational skills.
Efficient file management is of utmost importance, including meeting deadlines, adhering to established precedents and uploading letters and documents onto the case management system, therefore, proficiency in computer skills is a prerequisite for this role. Proficiency in using case management software, such as LEAP, is an advantage.
Being proactive in driving matters forward and keeping our clients, colleagues and stakeholders well-informed of progress via email, telephone, letter, or in-person interactions are integral aspects of this role. Your efficiency and articulatecommunicationwill ensure the highest service standards for our clients.
This role operates within adynamic,fast-paced environment, under the guidance of our director. Therefore, it is essential that you have excellent time management skills to manage conflicting deadlines and multiple cases.
At Britton and Time Solicitors, we highly value individuals who are self-motivated,results-oriented, and ambitious. We welcome those wh…
Title: Private Client Solicitor
Company: Britton and Time Solicitors
Location: Hove – England – UK
Category: Administrative/Clerical
