My client is searching for a Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner to join their offices-based Winchester, Hampshire. 

Job purpose:  

• Manage a personal caseload of high net worth and complex administrations.
• Advise on all aspects of trusts, draft administration and tax issues. 
• Provide technical leadership to ensure organised, client-focused, cost-effective and efficient service delivery.
• Implementation of best practices and case management standards across through day-to-day support of team members; monthly file reviews in accordance with Lexcel standards; and regular end-effective supervision through discussion and problem resolution. 
• In conjunction with management, develop ongoing business strategies to grow the Wills Trusts & Probate team and revenue streams. 
• Responsibility for achieving individual and collective billing and key performance targets.
• Collate and provide reports and data as requested by the directors including but not limited to case holdings, turnover, sources of work, income, billing, complaints and resolutions
• Implement legal and best practice training for the team and create and maintain a source of template letters and documents to support them.
• To provide appropriate input to ensure the firm retains Lexcel accreditation.

Knowledge required

• Excellent knowledge of law relevant to wills, trusts & probate
• Knowledge of relevant statutory duties 
• Competent in the use of Microsoft word and outlook

Experience 

• At least 2 years’ experience of conduct of wills, trusts and probate work
• Experience of meeting deadlines with a minimum of supervision
• Direct contact with clients, face to face and over the phone
• Experience of supervising and mentoring staff
• Working with electronic case management systems

Benefits 

• Christmas and Summer Party 
• Pension 
• Competitive salary 
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays. You will additionally have your birthday off.  

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note:  Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.