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Private Client Solicitor
We are looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join the Ripley office of a well-respected East Midlands practice serving clients for over 100 years.
What you’ll be doing:
- Manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection cases.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and external contacts.
- Uphold and promote the firm’s positive image and reputation.
- Support colleagues, Directors, and Heads of Department with marketing, training, and other initiatives.
- Supervise and assist junior and support staff, including recruitment and training where required.
- Use case management, billing, and financial systems effectively.
- Work flexibly to complete tasks and undertake other duties as appropriate.
- Foster teamwork and collaboration across the firm.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.
- Adhere to firm policies on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Safety, and Anti-Money Laundering.
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Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5–10 years PQE in Private Client matters
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Experienced in managing workloads, meeting deadlines, and achieving billing targets
- Skilled in building and maintaining professional relationships with clients and contacts
- Excellent written and verbal communication, methodical, accurate, and IT proficient
- Empathetic, client-focused, self-motivated, and proactive
- Good understanding of AML and GDPR requirements
- Alignment with the firm’s ethos and heritage
- Satisfactory DBS, credit, reference, and ID checks.
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Benefits
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
- Option to sell annual leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Health cashback plan (optical, dental, etc.)
- 24/7 advice line and confidential counselling
- Discounts and rewards platform
- Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Strong commitment to work–life balance
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted legal services
- Free refreshments and wellbeing support
- Charity of the Year initiatives
- Annual salary review and discretionary bonus schemes
If you are a motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to join a supportive and professional team, we would love to hear from you.
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