Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive 2+ Years PQE £45,000pa+ DOE/PQE Bexleyheath Monday – Friday (9am – 5.30pm) ACS Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a Top 500 recognised Firm, seeking a 2 year+ PQE Private Client Solicitor on a full-time permanent basis. With a minimum of 2 years PQE and experience of working within probate, you will work with minimum supervision to complete a varied range of responsibilities, including Estate Administration and Probate. This is a brilliant opportunity for a proactive individual able to complete a varied range of responsibilities, including Estate administration and probate under minimum supervision. The Firm The Firm, who are recognised as a Top 500 Firm, have been established for over 120 years with around 100 members of staff, across its 3 offices.  The Firm thrive on building client relationships and have built the reputation of being trusted and are one of the significant Legal service providers in the South East. With multiple accreditations, the Firm has held a Lexcel accreditation for over 20 years making it one of the few firms in England and Wales to acquire The Law Society’s Standard of excellence in practice management, file management and client care. What will be expected of you? • To carry out the client’s instructions in the most efficient and expedient way having regard to the firm’s professional and procedural standards; • To provide accurate progress reports for the client at regular intervals; • To deal effectively with client queries by telephone or by clear and detailed letter; • To maintain accurate records and an efficient and tidy filing system; • Where applicable, to meet budgeted fees and profit targets; • Ability to organise and run a busy caseload and meet deadlines • Ability and willingness to help and encourage less senior members of the department What are the Firm offering in return? 1 day working from home after successful probation 25 days holiday plus a day off for birthday Employee assistance programme Optional healthcare cashback scheme Free eye tests and staff discounts on our legal services along with a family and friends referral scheme