Private Client Fee Earner

My client is searching for an experienced Private Client Fee Earner to join their Thanet, Kent offices. Job Purpose • To advise on a broad range of private client matters, undertake research, prepare documents and correspondence, interview clients, negotiate on behalf of clients and meet billing targets • To contribute to our mission of establishing lifelong relationships with all our clients by anticipating and responding to their needs for quality legal services Main Duties • To manage a varied caseload of private client matters including: - Wills - Probate - Lasting Powers of Attorney - Court of Protection cases • To take a proactive approach in building professional relationships with clients and other contacts • To maintain and promote the good image and reputation of the firm • To assist colleagues, Directors and Heads of Department with marketing and training events and initiatives • To manage and supervise junior staff and support staff as required including assisting with recruitment, training etc • To use the case management software General Duties • To work in a flexible way to ensure that the workload is completed and to undertake any other jobs commensurate with the level of the post. • To establish, maintain and enhance team-working with colleagues and staff of the firm • To keep confidential all information about individuals and the business of the firm and work within the guidelines of the GDPR. • To abide by our Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Anti Money Laundering Policies and all other relevant policies Experience • Significant experience in Private Client Matters (ideally 1 years+ PQE) as a Paralegal, Legal Executive, Solicitor or equivalent • Experience of working on own initiative with minimum supervision • Experience of establishing, building and sustaining professional relationships with clients and other contacts Other Desirables • Relevant professional qualification (desirable) • Good understanding of Anti Money Laundering responsibilities and GDPR requirements • Satisfactory DBS Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful