Private Client Solicitor/ Legal Executive

JOB TITLE: Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive (3/5 years PQE)

DEPARTMENT: Private Client

REPORTS TO: Director and Head of Private Client

About Us:

Join our long-established and reputable firm with history dating back to the 1800s. We have earned a strong client base in Tavistock and surrounding areas of West Devon and Southeast Cornwall, thanks to our experienced team and dedication to providing outstanding legal services. We are known for our local expertise and personalised client care, but we also have the capacity to serve clients on a national scale. As families move across the UK, they often return to us, a known and trusted firm.

As a firm that never rests on its laurels, we continuously strive for growth and expansion. We have recruited consultant lawyers across many different specialisms so that our clients see Chilcotts Law as their first choice for all their legal needs.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic, and motivated Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive to be a part of our ongoing success and expansion. This is a full time position based at our Tavistock office. In this role, you will handle fee-earning work independently and as a valued member of our team. Your primary focus will be delivering exceptional legal services to our clients, ensuring that their expectations are not only met but exceeded.

Salary:

Highly competitive salary, subject to negotiation depending upon your  experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a consistently excellent standard of legal services, exceeding client expectations and delighting them with our service.
• Comply with the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s ethical standards and maintain strict confidentiality regarding clients’ affairs at all times.
• Undertake fee-earning work independently and as a part of the team, contributing to the department’s profitability.
• Maintain and nurture existing relationships with our valued clients, while also developing new connections with third-party referrers to promote our exacting standards and exceptional reputation.
• Handle private client matters, including drafting Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and managing Trust and Estate Administration.
• Actively contribute to the growth and development of the department, playing a role in building the client database and marketing our firm’s services.
• Efficiently use and record all chargeable and non-chargeable activities in the firm’s time recording system and other management records.
• Collaborate with colleagues to cross-refer work and clients within the firm.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations in all activities.
• Take responsibility for financial control of your matters, including cash flow management and billing procedures.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date files, adhering to the firm’s policies on file management.
• Proactively identify fee-earning opportunities and pursue them as appropriate.
• Foster your professional development, seeking opportunities to learn new skills and continuously improve your legal expertise.
• Prioritise safety, adhering to Health and Safety guidelines and the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Fulfil other reasonable duties as assigned by your Line Manager.

Our Values and Behaviours:

At Chilcotts Law, we pride ourselves on setting the standard for what a Law Firm should be. Our focus is on our clients, making it “all about you.” This client-centric approach extends to our staff, ensuring they are satisfied and supported in their roles.

Our values:

Enjoy Work: We provide a secure and enjoyable working environment for our staff and clients alike.

Build Encouraging and Productive Relationships: We value and acknowledge each person we work with, fostering strong relationships that enhance our services.

Be Committed to Excellence: We consistently deliver services that surpass expectations, striving for excellence in all we do.

Join us in building on our strengths, culture, and distinctive identity as a firm. Together, we will continue to succeed, stand out in the marketplace, and provide an enjoyable environment for our team and clients.

How to Apply:

If you are an ambitious and motivated Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive with 3-5 years PQE, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to be a part of our expanding practice. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, on the form below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Note: The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional tasks within the scope of the role.

Join us at Chilcotts Law, remember It’s all about you!

Person specification

Knowledge, skills & experience