We’re Hiring – Private Client Solicitor

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Join our friendly and professional team at Edmondson Hall Solicitors and be part of a supportive team where you can grow and develop further your career.

Reporting to: Head of Private Clients

Purpose of Role
To deliver outstanding technical and client services in Private Client work.

Duties and Responsibilities - Private Client Solicitor

Duties are varied, often spanning broad and complex caseloads. EH represent a range of clients, advising on matters such as:
• Drafting of Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Estate Planning
• Trust and Estate Administration to include complex estates (BPR/APR)
• Court of Protection matters
• Drafting associated/incidental conveyancing documentation (Deeds of Sev/Declaration of Trusts)
• To maintain existing relations with the firm’s clients and build new ones
• Participate in the growth and future development of the firm, assisting in the build-up of the client database and marketing the firm’s services
• Assisting with/helping develop new relationships with local businesses/individuals through networking/events
• Cross-referring work and clients within the firm

Other Duties
• Supervising junior members of the team as and when necessary
• Ensuring files are audit compliant

Attributes
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and individually
• Solutions led individual
• Commercial awareness with good networking skills
• Willingness to take on new challenges in unfamiliar areas

Skills
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ALB case management systems
• Accomplished drafting and advisory skills
• Manage cross referrals internally and externally
• Ability to communicate complex legal matters in everyday terms
• Efficient time management

Qualifications
Qualified solicitor