Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive
Charlesworth Nicholl & Co are looking for a Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive to join our small and friendly Private Client team with a focus on Will drafting and LPA’s.
Key details
- Location: Crediton, Devon
- Hours: 3-4 days a week, flexible with the opportunity for some remote working after a probationary period (21 hours per week)
- Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Running a diverse caseload of all types of private client matters from initial instruction through to completion with particular focus on the preparation of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Providing expert legal advice and updating and assisting clients in person, via email and phone
- Maintaining files in our case management system
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, policies and procedures and up-to-date knowledge of Private Client law
Skills and experience you will need:
- Previous experience working in a busy Private Client department handling a mixture of matters with particular focus on Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Ability to stay positive and polite when under pressure
- A high level of client care using effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Close attention to detail as confidentiality and accuracy are of critical importance
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Confidence when multitasking and able to prioritise workload as appropriate
- Previous experience using a case management system and Microsoft Office
- Experience in advising agricultural/farming clients and small business owners would be an advantage
What we offer:
- Remote working one day a week after passing probation
- Gym membership
- Workplace pension
- Working with a small friendly team with a desire to always offer legal excellence
- Flexible working arrangements, either three full days or four shorter working days to suit you to be agreed in advance
Please forward a letter of application and CV to Sam Welsher
31 High Street, Crediton, Devon EX17 3AJ
E-mail: sww@charlesworthnicholl.co.uk
