Our client is looking for an experienced Private Client Associate/Senior Associate to join their busy team in their Chichester Office. This is an excellent opportunity to join this expanding team, with the opportunity to become a Partner after around 18 months in the role.

Areas of focus will include:

• Wills drafting
• Probate administration
• Court of Protection / LPA
• Tax planning and advice
• Trust set up and administration

Duties will include:

• Independently managing own varied caseload of private client matters.
• Responsibility for providing high quality, timely, professional advice on Wills, Probate and Estate administration, Inheritance Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection Work, Trusts and some Contentious Probate Work.
• Promoting a compassionate and sensitive disposition client experience when dealing with the elderly or incapacitated.
• Proactively networking and marketing within the team to generate new business and reputation.
• Attending clients in their own environment as required.
• Maintaining good billings records within the team.

Desired skills:

• Fee earning experience essential within Private Client with at least 4 years PQE +.
• Proven track record of meeting targets.
• Have strong interpersonal skills.
• Business development and networking skills.

What they offer:

• Salary depending on experience £45-55K+.
• Company pension.
• Shared legal assistant support.
• Standard holiday plus bank holidays.
• Free parking.