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Sue Ross Recruitment are working with a South Yorkshire based law firm. Our client is a busy high street practice who provide legal services across a wide range of areas of law. We are looking to for a Private Client Solicitor to join their growing team.

We are looking to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic Wills, Probate and Private Client fee-earner on either a Full time or Part time basis. To maintain client accessibility, the role is office-based, but core hours are flexible and can be suited around a candidate’s wider commitments.

This role would be ideal for a suitably experienced Paralegal, Legal Executive or qualified Solicitor, looking to build on existing skills and take the next step in their career within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include;

* Preparing Wills, applications for Grant of Probate/Representation and Powers of Attorney (using on-line applications with OPG, HMCTS and HMLR as necessary)

* Ensuring good client communication, both face to face and remotely,

* Undertaking fee-earning work, subject to supervision,

* Maintaining regular fee earning at agreed levels.

* Taking instructions from clients, administrative duties, & drafting,

* Diary management,

* Ensuring confidentiality.

Key skills:

* Excellent standards of customer service,

* An ability to build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues,

* A ‘can-do attitude’ and a willingness to help grow the department,

* Strong IT, typing skills and confidence in preparing written documents,

* Previous similar experience of working within a busy department,

* Compliance with existing LEXCEL accreditation.

* A willingness to acquire independent further qualifications (such as STEP certification or Association of Lifetime Lawyers as appropriate)

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