Private Client Solicitor (2+ years PQE)

The role

Drummond Miller is seeking a Solicitor to join our expanding Private Client team in our Bearsden office where the focus will be Wills and POAs.

Why Join Us?

We are very proud of our culture, and the key for us is finding people who can work collaboratively within the team, regardless of location or level of experience.

At Drummond Miller, we are driven to provide excellent client service and are looking for individuals who want to grow their career in a positive and supportive environment. We are continually evolving and improving, and our drive to get better is what makes Drummond Miller a great place to work.

We have robust systems in place, but we also welcome fresh ideas and input to improve our working methods, enhance team performance, ensure compliance, and deliver the best possible service to our clients.

We also offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload and advising clients on a wide range of private client issues such as Wills, Powers of Attorney, Tax Planning, Executries, Trusts and Guardianship
• Meeting with clients on a daily basis – face to face and via telephone
• Drafting legal documents
• Keeping regular contact with clients by telephone, email and general correspondence
• Management of own case load; Proactively progressing transactions and obtaining information from external parties to ensure efficiency and excellent service delivery.
• Assisting other members of the team, working collaboratively to promote the environment of trust and support.
  

About You

• Qualified and Experienced Private Client Solicitor
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise
• Ability to use own initiative and seek guidance from supervisors when appropriate
• Excellent client care skills and ability to manage client expectations
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Good IT skills, including use of excel
• Strong and adaptable team player
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities to grow and develop within a well-respected firm