Assistant Solicitor (Private Client) – Northampton
Assistant Solicitor (Private Client) – Northampton
Newstaff Employment is hiring an Assistant Solicitor to join a busy and successful Private Client department on behalf of our client in Northampton. In this role, you will manage your own caseload of private client matters while providing high-quality legal advice and excellent client service. Therefore, this is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional looking to develop their career within a progressive and well-established law firm.
Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum (depending on PQE) plus benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage a full caseload of private client matters from instruction through to completion
- Prepare and advise clients on Wills and estate planning
- Handle Probate and estate administration matters
- Prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Draft legal documents accurately and efficiently
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts
- Keep accurate case records using the firm’s case management system
- Deliver an excellent standard of client care at all times
- Support the continued growth of the Private Client department where appropriate
Essential Skills & Experience
- Qualified Solicitor (NQ to 5 years PQE), Chartered Legal Executive, or experienced Private Client Fee Earner
- Proven experience managing a broad private client caseload
- Strong technical knowledge of Wills, Probate, and estate administration
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident dealing directly with clients and third parties
- Commercially aware with a proactive approach
- IT literate with the ability to learn and use case management systems
- Strong organisational and time management skills
Desirable Skills
- STEP qualification or currently working towards STEP
- Experience of trusts and complex estate planning
- Marketing and business development experience
- Networking skills and the ability to contribute to departmental growth
- Previous supervisory or mentoring experience
Why Join?
- Salary up to £75,000 per annum depending on experience and PQE
- Attractive benefits package
- Join a successful and progressive law firm
- Manage a varied and interesting private client caseload
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
How to Apply
Interested in this job in Northampton? Don’t hang about—send us your CV and one of our friendly team members at Newstaff Employment will be in touch soon.
Do you have any questions or require additional information? Feel free to contact Anne Marie at 01727 864 777 or email your CV to annemarie.harrington@newstaffemployment.co.uk.
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