Hybrid Associate Solicitor – International, Cross-Border

at Stone King LLP

• Job title: Associate Solicitor – International, Cross-Border
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bath, United Kingdom

About the role

• Associate Solicitor in International & Cross-Border team working with clients on trusts and estates. Join Stone King, a purpose-driven firm focusing on positive societal impact.

Responsibilities

• Attending clients of the firm in the office (or if appropriate elsewhere).
• Dealing with clients referred to you in person and on the telephone.
• Ensuring that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs.
• At all times exercising high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Carrying out your work for the client to the highest possible standard, having regard to the firm’s standards & procedures.
• Working as part of a team with the other members of the team or other members of the firm where necessary.
• Maintaining clear and precise communications with other colleagues.
• Attending and being involved in preparation for team meetings.
• Dealing with communications promptly.
• Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
• Being active in promoting the services of the firm and its core values and ethos; to attend and be involved in preparation for marketing events.
• Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all the firm’s and client’s documentation and information.
• Achieving agreed levels of billing and be diligent with time recording.
• Complying with the solicitor’s accounts rules and the rules on the professional conduct of solicitors.

Requirements

• A Solicitor experienced in Trusts and Estates and some experience dealing with cross border matters although training will be provided,
• Experience of running their own caseload of matters.
• Strong communication and attention to detail skills
• Candidates should be well-organised and technically proficient.
• Experience dealing with international / cross border Trusts and Estates.
• STEP qualified.
• Previous experience of pro-active business development and marketing; ability to demonstrate identification of new revenue streams and be able to promote the firm and cross-sell other specialisms internally and externally.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum