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Solicitor or Legal Executive - Private Client

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: WD17, Watford, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Collins Solicitors is an award winning, multi-service law firm based in Watford, Hertfordshire. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our friendly and professional team on a full time basis. We will also consider candidates who wish to work 4 days a week.

The role is based in Watford Junction and some flexibility will be considered.

If you are passionate about helping clients navigate through sensitive and complex matters, this could be the ideal role for you, and we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  * Assume responsibility for caseload covering the whole spectrum of Private Client work including probate and estate administration, wills of all types from instruction to signature, and lasting powers of attorney from instruction to registration.

  * Advising on inheritance tax planning, and implementing appropriate arrangements, including the preparation of lifetime trusts and other gifting (to include deeds of variation).

  * Probate and Estate administration related to infected blood clients

  * Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, executors, and financial institutions, providing clear and accurate advice and updates.

  * Maintain a high level of client care, ensuring that all parties are kept informed and supported throughout the process.

  * Work collaboratively with the team to manage caseloads effectively and meet deadlines.

  * Contribute to the firm’s business development efforts by fostering and maintaining strong client relationships.

  * From time to time to appropriately delegate work to Trainee Solicitors and other junior staff employed by the firm. To supervise such work given and generally provide sufficient experience in such matters to satisfy Trainee’s Training Record.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  * Qualified Solicitor or CILEX professional with strong private practice experience, 3 + years PQE.

  * Ability to manage private client matters from inception to completion

  * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

  * Highly organised with great attention to detail

  * Ability to manage a varied and busy caseload independently

  * Strong IT skills, including proficiency in legal software

Benefits:

  * Competitive salary and benefits package

  * Ongoing professional development and training

  * A supportive and collaborative work environment

Collins Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer

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