This role will suit 3 year+ PQE qualified solicitor experienced in running a busy private client case load. The role is to assist The Head of Department in their varied caseload. The applicant must be excellent at time management. The workload will vary between wills, probate, trusts and lasting powers of attorney matters and so there is a broad workload and experience to be had.
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Location: Grasscroft, Saddleworth (although you may also be required to attend home visits or our Uppermill office from time to time)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience
Reports to: Director/Jill Waddington
Job Purpose: To assist the Private Client department working both autonomously and as part of a team.
Key objectives
Award winning firm seeking a qualified solicitor on a full-time basis (although part time work maybe considered).
The Firm
We are a dynamic and award winning multi-office practice which provides a comprehensive range of legal services to clients across the UK. Recognising that employees are our greatest asset, we invest in training and development programs and provide a working environment, which is both supportive and challenging. Blending traditional values of personal and cost-effective advice with a modern fresh approach, we have achieved numerous accreditations and awards. We are enjoying continuous success and continuous growth and are highly regarded within the legal market. We would offer great career prospects and a competitive salary and are now seeking a paralegal to work across the Family and Private Client Department due to a substantial increase in instructions.
Key Responsibilities
- To independently run a busy case load
- To assist the Head of Department
- To attend home visits or court as and when required
- To assist in networking, business development and staff training as required
Person specification essential skills and qualifications
- Strong academic record.
- The ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Excellent organisation, presentation and communication skills.
Personal attributes
- Be reliable and diligent with good attention to detail.
- Self-motivation to work independently and as part of a team with a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment.
- A full driving licence
Staff Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- Generous holiday allowance
- Additional days leave for your birthday each year
- Death in service policy based on 4 times salary
Please contact Rebecca O’Donnell with your CV on rebecca@odonnellsolicitors.co.uk
