Senior Solicitor

Taylor Rose is a Top 60 Law firm with a national footprint across the UK. We are committed to developing our employees and to delivering outstanding service to our customers. Our vision is to continue to deliver #smart #modern #law and to embrace and develop our employees through their legal career.

Undertake fee earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work within the Private Client department. Ensure the successful development of the firm in line with the company's long term strategy. You will work closely with the Head of Department and Commercial Director to drive service and quality to clients across Worthing and Hove, and surrounding areas.

If of interest, please contact the recruitment team directly to discuss this vacancy and longer term opportunity, we are seeking direct applicants in the first instance.

For agencies, we have a PSL with preffered agencies and will not be accepting 'speculative.applications from the PSL or agencies looking to work with Taylor Rose.

• Effective management of own time, ensuring that chargeable and non-chargeable hours targets are met.
• Working on files as appropriate, including drafting letters, collating evidence and preparing cost letters.
• Dealing with new Clients and liaising with regards to the initial enquiries.
• Managing legal documentation in strict confidence.
• Attending Client meetings, taking instructions and preparing cases.
• Conduct matters on behalf of Clients in line with their instructions.
• Management of support services, including supervision of Paralegals and Legal Secretaries.
• Financial control with particular regard to cashflow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• Providing regular updates to Client’s on matters.
• Dealing with any queries raised by Clients on particular matters.
• Submitting required documents to court prior to trial.

• Legally qualified
• Ability to use case management systems
• High standard of computer literacy
• Must be adaptable and flexible
• Must have good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to demonstrate specialist knowledge about Private Client Law.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team