Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and professional Private Client Fee Earner to join our legal team either in our Barnstaple or Tiverton office. A good level of experience and being able to manage a caseload with minimal supervision is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a diverse private client caseload independently
- Drafting Wills and providing estate planning advice
- Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Advising on Probate and Estate Administration matters
- Assisting clients with Trust creation and administration
- Providing clear, practical, and professional legal advice
- Maintaining excellent client relationships and standards of client care
- Working collaboratively with colleagues while managing your own caseload effectively
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements
Experience
- Proven experience as a Private Client Fee Earner within a legal environment.
- Demonstrate expertise in handling wills, probate, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate planning cases.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure advantageous terms for clients.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently under pressure.
- Outstanding communication and client care abilities
- Knowledge of current legislation affecting private client work is essential.
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
