Job Description
I am working with a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm that is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor (5–8 years PQE) to join their expanding team in Chichester.nnThis is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and commercially minded solicitor to take a leading role in the development of the firm’s Private Client Department in Chichester, while benefiting from an immediate caseload of quality work referred from the firm’s busy Haywards Heath office.nnThe Role The successful candidate will manage a full and varied caseload of Private Client matters, including:n
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- Wills and estate planningnt
- Probate and estate administrationnt
- Trusts and tax planningnt
- Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection worknt
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You will also play a key role in building and expanding the department locally, with support from an established and collaborative wider Private Client team.nnKey Responsibilities
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- Managing your own caseload with minimal supervisionnt
- Providing high-quality legal advice across all areas of Private Client worknt
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationshipsnt
- Taking an active role in business development and marketing initiativesnt
- Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team as the department growsnt
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The Ideal Candidate
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- Qualified Solicitor with 5–8 years PQE in Private Client worknt
- Proven experience handling a broad range of matters independentlynt
- Excellent technical knowledge and attention to detailnt
- Strong communication and relationship-building skillsnt
- Ambitious, proactive, and keen to contribute to departmental growthnt
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What’s on Offer
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- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packagent
- Hybrid working for enhanced work-life balancent
- High-quality caseload and excellent referral networknt
- Opportunity to lead and shape the development of a growing officent
- Supportive and forward-thinking firm culture
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