Private Client Solicitor - South East London - £Neg
- Employer
- Clayton Legal
- Location
- England, London, South East London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 14 Nov 2017
- Reference
- CMS029940'2002
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- Practice area
- Private client
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
I am currently seeking a qualified and experienced Private Client solicitor to join a well established legal firm in South East London. The firm have a strong client base with an excellent reputation for providing a full range of legal services.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the preparation of Wills, fundamental principles of inheritance, capital gains and income tax and their application in an estate planning context; the formation, administration and taxation of trusts; administration of estates; deeds of variation; the preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney; providing specialist advice for elderly clients. The ability and willingness to learn and manage workload in an efficient and organised manner will be at the forefront of the successful candidate's skill set.
Essential criteria
3-5 years PQE experience in Private Client i.e. Wills and Probate
A client focused approach to work
Must have good IT skills and be capable of identifying how IT can be used to improve productivity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively deal with clients from all backgrounds and levels and provide a high level of service
Team player who can also work independently
Awareness of the entire range of services that the firm can offer
So, if you are a confident, well-presented, friendly with a solid Private Client background with excellent communication skills, I want to hear from you.
If you feel this role is of interest please send me an up-to-date CV through the links provided.
Company
With long-established, and trusted relationships across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms, our team are passionate about driving service excellence across the business and impacting the careers, and lives, of legal talent across the country.
What we specialise in
We cover the length and breadth of the UK from Lancashire to London, Hampshire to Hull, and we recruit at all levels including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Support Staff including Legal Cashiers, Legal IT, Marketing and Business Development and general administration.
We place legal professionals across the full spectrum of practice areas and specialisms, including:
- Property – Residential, Commercial, Real Estate
- Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Corporate & Commercial
- Employment
- Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
- Private Client including Trusts, Wills & Probate
- Family
- Compliance and Regulatory
- Banking
- Cost Lawyers
- Practice Management/Legal Cashiers
Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-
- The North West
- Yorkshire /Humberside and Scotland
- The West and East Midlands
- London and the Home Counties
- The South West
Why Clayton Legal?
- We’re genuinely experts in our field servicing the length and breadth of the UK, our knowledge of the local, regional and national legal market is unparalleled.
- We give the personal touch – our Consultants are personable, yet committed – you can rest assured you’re dealing with a person throughout the process and not just a name at the end of a line.
- We are often instructed on unique opportunities in the market that you won’t find on job boards.
- We add value where we know it’s needed – with general career advice, top tips and resources through every step of the journey.
- Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact.
- We provide regular market information including salary data and bespoke reports.
We take our role in the placing of legal professionals into their dream jobs extremely seriously, understanding implicitly the importance of listening to requirements, working in their best interest at all times, and giving them the tools and resources, they need at every step of the journey – for a successful outcome for all parties.
So, if you’re an ambitious candidate looking to make your next move, we’re here to help. Visit our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk or email us at enquiries@clayton-legal.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.clayton-legal.co.uk/
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