Private Client Practitioner / Solicitor

About the role

Looking for the next step in your career and an opportunity to contribute to our continued success? Barwells is recruiting a Private Client Practitioner or Solicitor to join our supportive Private Client team.

The position will be based mainly at our Seaford office, although we may consider another Barwells location. Some home working is available.

You will be responsible for a diverse private client caseload. Subject to your experience, this could cover probate, intestacy, taxable estates, wills, LPAs, Court of Protection work, trusts and managing clients’ affairs. Experience across a broad range of these areas is desirable.

Reporting to the Head of Department, you will collaborate closely with the Directors and fellow Private Client Solicitors and Practitioners.

Key responsibilities

• Handle all client matters allocated by the Head of Department or another Director.
• Deliver consistently high standards of care to existing clients.
• Partner with Directors and other Private Client Practitioners to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Meet agreed fee-income targets.
• Stay informed about changes in law and practice and complete relevant CPD.
• Supervise, support and help develop assigned support staff.
• Ensure all work complies with the firm’s risk procedures, the Solicitors Accounts Rules and professional conduct requirements.

What we are looking for

• A Private Client Solicitor or Practitioner with a minimum of three years’ PQE who is ready for a new challenge and keen to advance into a senior position.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage a varied caseload while providing a high-quality service.
• The ability to work confidently on your own initiative and consult colleagues when needed.
• Strong mentoring skills and a commitment to developing support staff.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and client-care skills.
• A positive, approachable and proactive manner.
• Effective networking skills would be beneficial.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Personal health cash plan
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Paid leave for study
• Employee discount scheme

Barwells Solicitors is an independent, award-winning law firm advising and supporting individuals and businesses throughout Sussex. Our purpose is to attract excellent clients and high-quality work while providing a positive place to work.

To apply for this Private Client Practitioner / Solicitor role, email your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience to jenny.reardon@barwells.com.