My client is looking for a Private Client Lawyer to join their team in Somerton, Somerset.

Experienced legal staff are integral to the success of their business and they are not looking for someone who is simply a great private client lawyer, but an individual who can work on their own initiative and take responsibility for working well with their clients by getting things done, within a friendly, hardworking and supportive team.

The role:

To ensure the effective and efficient conduct of cases on behalf of clients in accordance with the overall policies and objectives of the firm. Whilst running own varied caseload and seeking opportunities to grow the department.

Key responsibilities:

• Drafting wills including tax planning and trusts.
• Powers of attorney.
• Knowledge of inheritance tax and capital gains tax and planning.
• Knowledge of income tax helpful but not essential.
• Managing a busy caseload which will involve a wide range of private client matters, acting on behalf of a range of high net worth clients.
• Ensure service level agreements are met.
• Attending clients in their own environment as required.
• Recognise the importance of providing a profitable contribution to the department through fee earning work.
• Promote a compassionate and sensitive disposition and client experience when dealing with the elderly or incapacitated.
• Experience of property legal work helpful but not essential.

What they can offer:

A competitive salary, a discretionary twice-yearly profit share, Discretionary Christmas bonus, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, 3 days at Christmas, with an incremental holiday package, workplace salary sacrifice pension scheme, medical health cash plan, Life Assurance, Employee Referral Scheme, company funded social events and Employee Assistance Programme.

They are committed to the development of our staff, and for the right candidate, there is a real opportunity to build your skills and knowledge in this area and progress your career within their firm. Their staff retention is high.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited. 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.