Private Client - London, United Kingdom - GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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**Role: Private Client Solicitor (Will & Probate)

City of London**
Our client, a leading national law firm respected for its excellence in client care are looking to recruit experienced Private Client Solicitors due to ongoing growth.

Salary:
Competitive. Accountability within a remote working culture is the norm within this business.

Gemini Recruitmentare currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client'saccomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.

Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Wills & Probate Law Department background

Our client's Wills & Probate Law department understands that drawing up a will or administering an estate can be an emotional experience, therefore, its specialist team ensures its clients' families are secure and their wishes are carried out.

The department offers a comprehensive and personal service to its clients including will drafting, inheritance tax planning advice, assistance with the administration of a will or advice on a contested will.

Our client's specialist practitioners have considerableexpertise in advising on international wills, wills involving extended families/ estranged family and contested wills/ probate litigation.

Our client's probate experts also offer advice under the law of England and Wales in addition to Islamic wills and inheritance matters.

Main Responsibilities of the Role

Report directly to Department Director
Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs
Responsible for all aspects of Wills & Probate work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
Dealing with correspondence
Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
Ensuring compliance with file management.

Key Skills Required

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 2+ year's technical experience in Wills and Probate law
Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges
Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators
Professional with a proactive approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities
Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
Working knowledge of Wills and Probate work and have the ability to service privately funded cases
Have extensive experience in dealing with Wills & Probate related work
Experience in own advocacy is an advantage

On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. The Company will allow working from home.

The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.

About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities:
Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment.

We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff.

We have intimateknowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.

Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients.

We are currently handling the careers of a number of experienced legal professionals ranging from legal support staff to Solicitors.

Our clients are based across the country and havevacancies covering numerous areas of law. If you are looking for your first job or want to move up the career ladder, we can help.

The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws.

Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.