- Value enthusiasm and personality
- Want to be an employer of choice for talented, driven and client-focused people
- Are always looking for the very best to strengthen our team and bring new skills and ideas
- Integrate new people to realise their potentialWith over two hundred employees and Members we offer a flexible and unique environment for people to grow their careers. Together we grow.
- Taking will instructions both alone and alongside more senior colleagues (for more complex matters).
- Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney and meeting with clients to execute the same.
- Supporting initial enquiries in relation to general will enquiries and working to convert these into active instructions.
- Supporting the partners and associates in the Wealth Preservation team with the drafting of more complex wills (see above) and in due course settlement deeds and other related trust documentation.
- In due course to support the review of the firm's Will Bank. Key responsibilities
- Working as part of the wider private client team in supporting clients where they require the assistance of the wealth preservation team.
- Efficient administration, billing and cost recovery to include meeting agreed targets both for self and to support the team in achieving the same.
- Conduct regular reviews of debts, work in progress and disbursements and to understand the importance of good and accurate time recording.
- Support the implementation of the various business plans within private client.
- Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the law as part of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Display a desire to make a wider contribution to the business with attendance at events as required. Person specification
- Personal effectiveness and self-management
- Good communication, organisational and team skills
- Good attention to detail
- Flexible and dependable, able to take the initiative
- Able to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines
- Conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic
- Able to quickly build confidence, respect and trust with others
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
- Working towards or a willingness to start the STEP qualification Other informationThe firm offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs' Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people are able to complete their best work from the most appropriate location. We also encourage a 'dress for your diary' approach.
Equal opportunitiesAs charter signatories to The Law Society's Diversity and Inclusion Charter, Higgs LLP are committed to developing a diverse business by engaging with the widest pool of talent and promoting equality of opportunity for everyone.
Our mission is to ensure that everyone is empowered to be the best version of themselves and to have a voice which can be shared, heard and respected.
Other informationThe firm offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs' Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people are able to complete their best work from the most appropriate location. -
Private Client Associate/principal Associate
6 days ago
Realm Recruit Birmingham, United KingdomTop-of-market salary · - Join a national heavyweight · - Gain unrivalled exposure to high-quality work · We are delighted to bring to the market this exceptional opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor with between four and eight years PQE to join a national law firm at its of ...
-
Private Client Associate
6 days ago
Higgs LLP Brierley Hill, United KingdomJob Description · About Higgs · Our vision is to be the independent regional law firm of choice, recognised for having a positive long-term impact upon its people, its clients, its business partners and its community. · When it comes to our people, the team is everything at Higgs ...
-
Private Client Associate
3 days ago
Higgs LLP Brierley Hill, United KingdomAbout Higgs · Our vision is to be the independent regional law firm of choice, recognised for having a positive long-term impact upon its people, its clients, its business partners and its community. · When it comes to our people, the team is everything at Higgs – an environment ...
-
Private Client Senior Associate
22 hours ago
Simpson Judge Ltd Bromsgrove, United Kingdom**Private Client Senior Associate** · **Bromsgrove or other locations - enquire to find out more.** · **£35,000 - £55,000 DOE** · Simpson Judge are proud to be assisting a Leading local firm in their search for a Private Client Senior Associate to work in their developing and gro ...
-
The Legists Birmingham, United KingdomSenior/Principal Associate Private Client Solicitor The role I have an international firm looking for a solicitor to join our growing national Private Client team, to be based in their top ranked Birmingham team. You will undertake a broad range of privateclient work for high net ...
-
Commercial Property Senior/principal Associate
22 hours ago
Higgs LLP Brierley Hill, United Kingdom**Job title** · Senior/Principal Associate · **Department** · Property · **About Higgs** · Our vision is to be the independent regional law firm of choice, recognised for having a positive long-term impact upon its people, its clients, its business partners and its community. · W ...
-
Pa/ Legal Secretary
3 days ago
Higgs LLP Brierley Hill, United Kingdom**Job title** · PA/ Secretary · **Career Stage** · Level 3 · **Department** · Business Services - Employment · **About Higgs** · Our vision is to be the independent regional law firm of choice, recognised for having a positive long-term impact upon its people, its clients, its bu ...
-
Pa/secretary
3 days ago
Higgs LLP Brierley Hill, United Kingdom**Job title** · PA/ Secretary · **Department** · Business Services - Employment · **About Higgs** · Our vision is to be the independent regional law firm of choice, recognised for having a positive long-term impact upon its people, its clients, its business partners and its commu ...
-
Security Officer
2 days ago
MAN Commercial Protection Brierley Hill, United Kingdom**MAN Commercial Protection **now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Security Officer to join us working at a prestigious Leisure destination in **Brierley Hill - DY5 1 UA.** · **Two shift patterns available · Shift pattern**:4 on 4 off 12-hour 12:00-00:00. · Shift p ...
-
Estate Caretaker
1 week ago
Connect2Dudley Brierley Hill, United Kingdom****URGENTLY NEEDED**** · **Connect2Dudley **are currently searching for an Estate Caretaker to provide following duties: · - Daily fire safety checks · - Checking communal areas · - Support with access · - General litter picking · Other duties: · - Maintain the cleanliness, over ...
-
Accountant
1 day ago
Trinity Personnel Amblecote, United Kingdom**Our client, a long-standing manufacturing and heavy engineering business, has an excellent opportunity for a company Accountant, to work as a key and leading member of the finance team.** · The role of Accountant will work alongside an established member of the senior finance t ...
-
Financial Controller
5 days ago
Trinity Personnel Amblecote, United Kingdom**Our client, a long-standing manufacturing and heavy engineering business, has an excellent opportunity for a senior Financial Controller, to work as part of a senior leadership team. The role of Financial Controller will take the leading financialrole, assisting with strategic ...
-
Family Solicitor
5 days ago
CAPIO RECRUITMENT LIMITED Stourbridge, United Kingdom**Associate Solicitor (Family)** · **Stourbridge** · **Full time (8-5pm, Monday - Friday)** · **Permanent position** · **£40,000-£60,000 DOE.** · Capio Recruitment are working with a Top 3 Legal 500 firm, in the area surrounding Birmingham Central, to recruit for a Family Solicit ...
-
Hearing Aid Audiologist Jobs Stourbridge
6 days ago
Flame Health Stourbridge, United Kingdom**Audiologist Jobs Stourbridge** · **Hearing Care Jobs West Midlands** · - Full time or part time employed position · - Working across two practices · - Excellent salary and company benefits package up to £38,000 per annum plus a very generous bonus scheme · - Established patient ...
-
Design Engineer
22 hours ago
Murray Myers Dudley, United KingdomMurray Myers are very pleased to be assisting their client, a leading provider of material handling solutions based in Dudley in their recruitment of a Design Engineer. · The role involves completing layout drawings, enquiries (including liaising with suppliers and customers) and ...
-
Admin Assistant
1 week ago
AoC Trust Charity Dudley, United Kingdom**Job Summary** · This is a paid role for an administrative assistant for 2 days per week on Monday's and Wednesdays. · **Job Type / Category** · You will be working for a multi-award winning charity based in Central Dudley, West Midlands who works closely with other voluntary an ...
-
Flt / Dispatch Co-ordinator
5 days ago
Trinity Personnel Stourbridge, United Kingdom**Trinity personnel are recruiting for FLT/dispatch co-ordinator for a local client based near to Stourbridge. The client are the leading British manufacturer of forged, fabricated, and machined components.** · **Hours of work**: 7.45am-4.45 Monday to Thursday inclusive and 7.45a ...
-
Accounts Assistant
1 day ago
Azets Stourbridge, United Kingdom**To get the job that you'll love** · For us, the personal attributes of each of our employees is what makes us authentic in the marketplace. We look for people who can not only collaborate with peers but can also bring their own voice to the table. We want people who are dynamic ...
-
Dudley College of Technology Dudley, United Kingdom**Sport Therapy/Sport and Exercise Science Lecturer - 0.8** · **£20,216 - £34,221 per annum** · Dudley College of Technology is one of the most successful further education colleges in the UK, providing a wide range of education and training programmes across the West Midlands. W ...
-
Domestic Abuse Project Worker
22 hours ago
Churches Housing Association of Dudley & District (CHADD) Dudley, United KingdomMAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · - As an employee with CHADD (Churches Housing Association of Dudley and District, you will provide the highest possible standard of support to women, children and male victims who are or who have experienced domestic abuse. · - To ensure, along ...
Private Client Associate - Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom - Higgs LLP
Description
About HiggsOur vision is to be the independent regional law firm of choice, recognised for having a positive long-term impact upon its people, its clients, its business partners and its community.
When it comes to our people, the team is everything at Higgs – an environment of sharing andcollaboration, and a real sense of loyalty to each other and the firm.
That is coupled with a desire for everyone to learn and develop. We are always striving to be better. We enjoy what we do. We are genuinely interested in our clients and want them to feel a part of the firm too.Our approach to our people draws on enjoyment, health & wellbeing, developing talent, technical excellence, training, reward and recognition.
When recruiting, we:
Equal opportunitiesAs charter signatories to The Law Society's Diversity and Inclusion Charter, Higgs LLP are committed to developing a diverse business by engaging with the widest pool of talent and promoting equality of opportunity for everyone.
Our mission is to ensure that everyone is empowered to be the best version of themselves and to have a voice which can be shared, heard and respected.