Private Client Fee Earner/ Paralegal

 

Main characteristics

Location

Blackburn, Lancashire

Company

Laminar Flow Recruitment Ltd

Salary

£22000 - £25000/annum + bonus

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Legal

Job summary

Private Client (wills & probate) paralegal/ NQ solicitor, Full time, Permanent, Mon-Fri

Company Description
My client are a well established and constantly expanding law firm based in Blackburn with several offices in Lancashire and an office in Scotland. The firm has built itself to the position it is in today as a result of the proficient, diligent and successful Private Client department. It is a firm grounded by strong core values and prides itself on its diversity and promotion of personal development.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Private Client Fee Earner at their Blackburn location.

We are looking for an experienced Private Client Lawyer (Solicitor/FCilex) 3-5 years PQE, or experienced fee earner with at least 1-2 years experience, to join an established Wills and Probate Department and take over an existing portfolio of work and continue to provide an excellent service to established clients.

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Role Overview:

You will play a pivotal role in handling a wide range of private client matters. Key responsibilities include:

* Offering expert advice on wills, trusts, and estate planning

* Managing sometimes complex probate and estate administration cases

* Drafting and reviewing various legal documents, including powers of attorney and trust deeds

* Cultivating strong client relationships, demonstrating a deep understanding of their unique needs

* Managing own workload as well as helping other fee earners workload

Requirements:

* Qualified solicitor, lawyer or legal executive with a minimum of 3 years PQE in private client law

* Or a very experienced fee earner/paralegal with at least 1-2 years experience

* Comprehensive knowledge and experience across various private client matters

* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering rapport with clients and colleagues alike

* Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload independently, with a keen eye for detail

* Strong problem-solving skills, providing innovative legal solutions

The candidate:

* Excellent communication skills, a hand-on and collaborative attitude are essential.

* Previous experience in private client, handling or working in a law firm

* A strong understanding of the private client process

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft letters and legal documents

* Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities

* Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

* Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

* Ability to work well under pressure and with a high degree of accuracy

* IT literate with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Benefits:

* a starting salary of £22,000+ per annum plus commission structure benefits package including, but not limited to:

* Contributory pension scheme

* 20 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays

* Birthday day off after 1st year of service

* Monthly and annual commission

* Employee referral scheme

* Annual awards at end of year party - Company events

* Opportunities for training contracts, professional development and ongoing training

What you need to do now

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