Solicitor/Legal Executive - Private Client

at  Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP

WHY JOIN FISHER JONES GREENWOOD

Fisher Jones Greenwood Solicitors is an award-winning and innovative law firm, passionate about providing our clients with the highest level of customer service and the best legal advice available.
A great part of this success has been due to our staff and our working environment. Due to the location of our offices throughout Essex, we are in the unique position to be able to offer both town centre and out of town working for our employees across a wide range of Legal disciplines.

EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years PQE
• Experience working in a Private Client team
• Excellent planning and prioritising skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• STEP accreditation or SFE accreditation (Desirable)

THE ROLE – PRIVATE CLIENT

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Private Client Law.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake fee earning work, working both independently, with minimal supervision and as a member of the team.
• Maintain existing relations with the firm’s clients and assist and help develop new relationships with third party referrers.
• Work closely with other departments within the firm on joint projects. Participate in the growth and future development of the department, assisting in building the client base and marketing the Firm’s services.
• Comply with the Firm’s policies in the carrying out of duties and to assist Partners and other fee earners in achieving a smooth output of work.
• Achieve agreed financial targets, both in respect of fee income and the recording of chargeable hours.
• Adhere to all FJG policies, procedures and requirements – this includes maintaining the client database and following compliance regulations
• Keep legal knowledge up to date and continue personal and professional development
• Any other required tasks.

As part of this role, you’ll be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of benefits.

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase
• Additional day off for birthday or wellbeing
• Private Medical Insurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• 4% Pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Hybrid Working
• Access to flexible benefits porta