Private Client Solicitor NQ

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join my clients highly regarded team in their Sunderland offices on a hybrid basis. Experience of trust creation and trust administration would be a welcome addition but is not essential. The successful candidate will be a motivated, hardworking individual who has a real ambition to succeed, and who has a willingness to develop and expand our existing business in this area. Main duties • Undertaking legal work for the benefit of the clients of the firm • Working loyally and effectively as a member of the firm • Supervising the work of Legal Assistants, and others may from time to time be required • Ensuring ongoing competency training including completing compliance training • Financial contribution • The meeting of fee earning targets both monthly and annually • Appropriate management of debtors, including obtaining funds on account of costs and disbursements in accordance with departmental policy from time to time • Business development • Participation in business development activities including supporting existing fee earners • Building, maintaining and nurturing an appropriate network of contacts, referrers and business partners with the aim of winning new work Requirements • Sound relevant experience required, gained within a respected Private Client team • It is likely that the successful candidate will be as a minimum a newly qualified solicitor / CILEX, with experience of Private Client work as described above. With this role there is flexibility in terms of the level of qualification, and if needed training can be given • Some experience of managing support staff is preferred, but not essential • Excellent organisational skills • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Strong academic background with a law degree being an advantage • Well-developed interpersonal skills – an ability to interact with people at all levels and able to inspire confidence in customers and colleagues Benefits • Development Plan • Competitive/market rate salary • Pension • 27 days holiday, plus Christmas Eve • 24/7 employee support helpline • Employee high street discounts app (Reward Me Now) • Regular firm wide social events 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