Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package
Office Hours: Full or part-time hours of work can be negotiated. Full-time hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm (with 1-hour unpaid break)
Locations: Barnwood, Gloucester GL4 3RT, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS31 4TR and London W1G 9JR
Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years experience. It has a national reputation for excellence in the Property sector and strength in depth in a wide selection of other legal services for businesses & individuals. There are 5 offices in Gloucester, Bristol, Birmingham, London and Devon. Davies and Partners Solicitors strongly believe that their staff are the heart of the company and are therefore driven to ensure that all employees experience and maintain a good work-life balance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities - To carry out day to day conduct of Private Client files and responsible for all aspects of work connected with Private Client
- To be willing to handle queries from the companys other offices with the possibility of travelling to those offices from time to time.
- To liaise with support staff in a positive and proactive manner.
- To liaise with the Legal Director on financial budgeting and training requirements/opportunities.
- To achieve legitimate billing in line with figures to be agreed with the Legal Director.
- To assist senior members of the Department with substantial case files and to exhibit flexibility, particularly in times of holiday/sickness.
- To apply proper professional standards
- To demonstrate an awareness of clients needs and perceptions to the discharge of your work for them
- To comply with all other departmental procedures including the regulation and control client indebtedness.
- To maintain accurate electronic and paper-based records for clients.
- To act as a positive ambassador for Davies and Partners Solicitors.
- To actively participate in the business development of the department.
- To undertake appropriate and relevant staff development on a regular basis.
As part of our compliance procedures, applicants are asked to note that: - references will be followed up
- all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily
- proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required.
- reference requests will ask specifically whether the applicant ever been subject to any proceedings/complaints initiated by the Law Society or any other professional body.
- appropriate suitability checks may be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role will require applicants who are offered employment to be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Equal OpportunitiesDavies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. Davies and Partners Solicitors complies with applicable national laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Personal Specification - Appropriate DBS disclosure will be required prior to confirmation of appointment
- Right to live and work in the UK e.g. valid UK or EU passport or appropriate visa/work permits
Education/Qualifications: - Registered Solicitor that complies to the SRA standards or FCILEX
- 2 years + PQE
- Ideally STEP qualified
Skills/Knowledge: - Experience working as a Private Client. Solicitor in a fast-paced environment
- Self-organised and proactive.
- A willingness to undertake business development initiatives is essential. This may include preparing articles for local publications and website, as well as engaging in networking events.
- Ability to take responsibility and solve problems.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
- Adaptable to the needs of the business as changes occur during the operational requirements.
- Competent in the effective use of Information and Communications Technologies (lCT).
- The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
You may also have experience in the following: Private Client Lawyer, Wills and Probate Solicitor, Trusts and Estates Solicitor, Probate Practitioner, STEP-qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, Private Client Partner, Estate Planning Solicitor, Inheritance Tax Advisor, Wealth Management Solicitor, Senior Probate Lawyer, Legacy Solicitor, Will Writer, Estate Administration Specialist, Trusts Lawyer, etc.
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