Full job descriptionNewstaff 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