Wills & Tax Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive - Dorset

Wills & Tax Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Dorset - 10-15 Years PQE
Location: Dorset
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (36.25 hours per week)
Salary: £60,000 to £75,000

A well established and reputable regional law firm is seeking an experienced Wills & Tax Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its growing team in Wimborne. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior private client professional to take on a key role within a supportive, collaborative and forward thinking department.

The Role
Reporting to the Head of Wills & Tax, you will be responsible for managing a varied and high quality caseload while contributing to the development and leadership of the team. The firm is looking for someone who:

• Is IT literate and confident learning new systems
• Maintains a consistently friendly and approachable manner
• Communicates clearly without jargon
• Works cooperatively with colleagues across all teams
• Enjoys being part of a supportive team environment
• Remains calm and professional under pressure
• Takes pride in their work and ownership of issues
• Maintains appropriate and proactive client contact

Candidate Requirements
Applications are welcomed from individuals with the following essential skills, attributes and experience:

• Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx with 10-15 years' PQE
• Strong people management and team building experience
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Clear, accurate and articulate verbal and written communication
• Confidence managing a caseload independently
• Demonstrates initiative and generates original ideas and solutions
• Anticipates client needs and identifies cross referral opportunities
• Responds promptly to client calls and enquiries
• Comfortable meeting new clients and generating new business
• Able to promote the firm based on service and values rather than price alone

Follows up on viable enquiries

Desirable Skills
The following abilities would be advantageous:

• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong marketing and networking capabilities
• Self motivation to meet and exceed targets
• Adaptability and responsiveness to change
• High attention to detail with a methodical, systematic approach
• STEP and/or SFE membership
• Ability to structure workload effectively and use time efficiently
• Confidence delegating tasks appropriately to team members

Benefits

• Salary is negotiable depending on experience. The firm offers a wide range of staff benefits, supporting wellbeing, development and work-life balance.

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*