Join the highly-regarded Private Client team at our award-winning law firm
Are you an exceptional private client solicitor or legal executive with 5+ years of experience? Looking to be part of a supportive and collaborative team that nurtures your ambitions and career progression at a time of expansion and growth?
The Opportunity
We're seeking 3 talented Senior Private Client Solicitors or Legal Executives for our Chesterfield and Mansfield offices, to play a pivotal role in our continued success. In this crucial role, you'll utilise your outstanding legal expertise to advise on a broad spectrum of private client matters, including probate, inheritance tax planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and will drafting. You'll be part of a team that will strategise and evaluate solutions for complex legal issues, manage client relationships and case outcomes, and communicate complex legal matters into a commercially astute and understandable format.
We are attracting new clients at a pace but are proud of our long history of supporting families and individuals, trustees, accountants, independent financial advisors and other professionals. There will also be an opportunity to get involved in matters relating to Court of Protection cases and Trusts. As a business we continue to make considerable investment in quality IT systems and software leading to improvements throughout the business.
As a mentor and communicator, you'll foster a collaborative environment, sharing your knowledge with colleagues while articulating complex concepts with clarity. Your exceptional client care skills, business acumen, and passion for your work will be invaluable assets.
Be part of a highly-regarded law firm providing wider services to private clients including property, litigation, commercial and corporate work. A firm whose mission is to make a difference by working consistently in the provision of first-class legal services by:
- Making a meaningful, valuable and significant contribution to our clients
- Supporting and developing our people
- Giving back to local communities
The Ideal Candidate
You are a seasoned professional with 5+ years of private client experience, a proven track record in business development, and a history of strong billing performance. You have organisational skills, attention to detail and an ability to thrive under pressure. Running legal matters in an organised and efficient manner is essential, as well as ensuring client documents, advice history and time recording/billing processes are undertaken and recorded in accordance with firm procedures.
With excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, you excel at building lasting relationships with clients from all walks of life, including high-net-worth individuals. Your IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite, enables you to work efficiently and effectively.
A full driving licence/own transport is essential as there may be an element of travelling to various locations to attend clients, professionals and company offices.
Step membership will be advantageous.
The Rewards
In addition to a competitive salary befitting your qualifications and experience, you'll join a supportive and collaborative firm that nurtures talent and is passionate about the wellbeing of its staff enabling you to thrive. Split into smaller working teams of 2, you will work alongside a paralegal who will help you manage the administrative duties of your day-to-day caseload. Our award-winning firm offers a platform for you to truly shine, backed by an excellent reputation and an established, successful team.
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to elevate your career to new heights. Apply now and become a pivotal part of our continued growth and success.
Extended Closing Date: 30th November 2024
We are an equal opportunities employer
If you wish to apply for this position, please click on the following link: https://www.bannerjones.co.uk/pages/how-to-apply
Please note, closing dates on vacancies are provided as a guideline. Banner Jones Ltd reserves the right to close a vacancy earlier than the stated closing date. If there are high volumes of applications received for the position, we may not be able to respond to candidates who have been unsuccessful. If you do not hear back from the Company within three weeks of the closing date then please take this as confirmation that your application has been unsuccessful and thank you for your interest in Banner Jones Ltd.