Assistant Solicitor (Private Client)

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Newstaff Employment Services is recruiting for an Assistant Solicitor to join a busy Private Client department, in a successful and progressive law firm in Northampton. Key Tasks: • Managing a full caseload of private client matters including Wills, Probate and Estate Management, Lasting Powers of Attorney, drafting legal documents and all other related tasks, Requirements Essential Requirements: • Must be a qualified Solicitor (NQ to 5 years PQE), Legal Executive or experienced Private Client fee earner. • Proven experience handling a broad private client caseload. • Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate and estate administration. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Confidence in dealing directly with clients and third parties. • Commercial awareness. • IT Literate with the ability to learn and use case management systems effectively. Desirable Skills: • STEP qualification or working towards STEP. • Experience of trusts and complex estate planning. • Marketing, networking or departmental growth • Supervisory or mentoring experience. Benefits Salary up to £75,000 pa depending on PQE + Benefits Interested? Please email CV asap to annemarie.harrington@newstaffemployment.co.uk