Carlton Recruitment

Private Client Solicitor Location: Surrey or West Sussex Permanent Full Time Salary: £60,000k + Our client is looking for a Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of 3PQE. You will manage your own caseload from initial instructions from client to post completion matters to include opening/closing files. Reporting to the Partner, you will provide clear, comprehensive and accurate legal advice to clients, carry out client sourcing activities in accordance with internal targets and run files in accordance with all internal, professional conduct and accounts rules and obligations. Key Responsibilities as Private Client Solicitor: - Provide support and assistance to colleagues by assisting with overflow work within the department and maintain support during the holidays and sick leave. - Run transactions smoothly to conclusion providing a high level of service. - Provide clients with comprehensive and accurate legal advice. - Attend upon clients on the telephone and in person. - Respond promptly to all written and telephone communications in accordance with the office manual. - Liaise with solicitors, agents and any other third parties in a timely and professional manner. - To keep abreast of legal developments in the fee earner’s sphere of practice and defer to expert third party advice where appropriate. - Comply with all professional, regulatory and statutory training requirements along with all internal, professional conduct and accounts rules and obligations. - Keep up-to-date and comply with all procedural, regulatory and professional charges relevant to the job description and professional qualification. - Draft all necessary documentation required to progress the client’s case and to proofread documents. - Ensure that paper and electronic files are up to date, accurate and organised. - Prioritise work to meet deadlines agreed with the client or any other party involved with the matter. - To ensure that all information used in managing the files and storing deeds and wills and any other documents relating to the case are accurately recorded. - Maintain accurate billing records by recording time appropriately and to promptly and regularly bill clients for work conducted. - Keep active watch on all WIP levels and chase aged bills conscientiously. - Meet time recording, billing and other performance targets. - Ensure that all requisite deadlines relating to the case are accurately recorded in the central diary system. - Type own letters and documents as required. - Assist other fee earners/members of staff as directed by the Managing Partner. - To ensure that all matters requiring chasing are recorded in the diary system maintained in the office and are followed up regularly. Key Requirements: - To treat clients and colleagues with respect and tact bearing in mind individual needs and always ensuring confidentiality. - Take a proactive approach to building professional relationships with clients and other contacts. - Present a smart appearance and wear attire suitable for a professional business environment. - Maintain and promote the good image of the firm. - Act as an ambassador/promoter of the firm. Disclaimer: Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles, unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants within 14 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.