Job Description

Birchrose Associates are recruiting for a Locum Private Client Solicitor or Legal Assistant to assist at a reputable firm based in East Midlands for 3-6 months + in duration.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a reputable firm in the East Midlands to recruit for a Locum Private Client Solicitor or Locum Legal Executive to cover whilst the firm recruit on a permanent basis. The locum will be able to work on a hybrid basis from the start.

This assignment is to start ASAP with an expected duration of 3 months with potential to extend beyond this point. The locum can work 3 or 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

The successful Locum will manage a caseload of private client matters including:

• Probate matters
• Lasting powers of attorney
• Wills

The locum will benefit from highly experienced secretarial support and support from the Head of Department.

Benefits

• Competitive pay in the range of 45 - 55 per hour DOE
• Flexibility with hours / working pattern
• Hybrid working
• Secretarial support
• Free on-site parking

Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience as a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Experience handling busy caseloads of private client work
• Ability to work self-sufficiently and hit the ground running in a locum role

To be considered for this opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.