Private Client Lawyer

The Firm

Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards and achieved several top rankings in Chambers UK 2021, we are immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people.

The Department

Our Birmingham Private Wealth team is ranked in both Chambers HNW and Legal 500 with Sarah Louise Walker ranked as a leading partner in both, reflecting our enviable reputation for advising clients on all their personal legal needs. We are proud to provide a personal, transparent and efficient service by a team which includes fully qualified members of STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). Understanding the importance of careful estate planning to help provide for future generations, we offer lifetime and post-death planning to a diverse range of clients.

Main purpose of role

You will work closely with the Partner in Birmingham and the existing team there to grow the business and ensure excellent client service. You will promote the firm and its services with intermediaries and assist with developing relationships with the existing network of intermediaries and with new contacts.

Main duties and responsibilities

Manage own caseload of private client work, including high value/complex probate work and estate planning for high net worth individuals
Assist other case handlers in the team and wider department with their cases as may be required
Supervise and develop the skills of other more junior team members
Advise and take instructions from clients in relation to their financial affairs
Travel to and attend upon clients
Prepare and file various correspondence, notes and documentation
Assist with marketing the services of the team and wider department
Achieve set financial and chargeable targets\KPIs
Ensure relevant deadlines and quality measures are adhered to
Comply with relevant Weightmans client policies and procedures
Work in accordance with Weightmans' values