Job Title: Head of Private Client
Location: Ilkeston
Accountable to: Managing Partner
Responsible for: Private Client Departmental Team
Salary: up to £65k
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Type: Fulltime – Permanent – Office Based (Potential for Hybrid)
We are looking for a Head of Private Client to manage a Private Clients Department for a growing firm based in Ilkeston.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Qualified Private Client Solicitor looking to take the next step in the career, or for a current Head of Private Client looking to for the opportunity to join a fast growing firm. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of the agreed departmental business plan and targets, developing new business opportunities whilst nurturing existing client relationships as well as ensuring that business transactions are compliant with the SRA code of practice in a responsive and professional manner further enhancing the firms sterling reputation.
Responsibilities of a Head of Private Client :
Meeting and interviewing clients to establish the firms suitability to provide necessary advice and services
Advising Clients on the law and legal issues related to their case, whilst taking client’s instructions
Negotiating with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives, supervising the implementation of these agreements and checking all documentation prior to signing.
Taking Referrals from clients and referring them to the appropriate departmental heads when required
Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the law
Drafting documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client’s needs
Analysis and research documents and case law ensuring accuracy
Correspondence with both clients and opposing solicitors
Accepting referrals from other firms when they do not have a specialist practitioner available or a conflict of interest has arisen.
To identify and develop new revenue streams
Lead and Manage the Department on a day-today basis, ensuring compliance with the SRA code of practice
Holding Monthly meetings to update and review progress-to-date
Supervising and delegating to trainee solicitors, paralegals and legal secretaries
Team management:- reviewing attendance, holiday requests, annual appraisals, PDPs
Requirements of a Head of Private Client:
Qualified Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience in Wills, Probate and Trust work is a must.
Knowledge of Legal Secretary’s duties and responsibilities
Proven track record in the delivery and attainment of targets both individually and as a wider group
Evidence of Team leadership and development
Knowledge of Case management software working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently whilst demonstrating initiative and sound judgment in decision-making.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with both clients and colleagues.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously whilst planning and prioritising and coping with conflicting demands
Commercial Awareness and negotiation skills
Benefits for a Head of Private Client:
Workplace Pension Scheme
Holiday entitlement – 25 days plus bank holidays
Free Parking
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Staff social events
Apply to this Head of Private Client role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role or have any further questions, please contact Lucy on our Commercial team on (phone number removed).
If successful, you may need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven’t already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. We will however retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.
About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in Leicester.
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