Private Client Solicitor

Job Description

Company Description

Morison & Smith is a long-standing legal firm founded in 1878 with origins in Lanark dating back to 1824. With offices in Airdrie, Lanark, and Carluke, our team of Solicitors and Estate Agents deliver exceptional customer service at affordable prices and pride ourselves on being a local, high street legal firm. 

Role Description

This is a full-time, in office, role for a Private Client Solicitor to join our Private Client team. The role can be based in any of our offices Airdrie, Lanark, Carluke or Biggar office, but there may be a need to work in our other offices on occasion. The role is on a full-time basis and the core hours are Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm. 

The successful candidate will be working within a team handling a variety of Private client matters, with the main focus on Executry matters. Other responsibilities will include drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney and regular contact with clients by telephone, email and general correspondence. 

Skills/Qualifications

The successful candidate should: 

• Be a qualified Solicitor with experience in a similar role.
• Have sound practical experience and enthusiasm to develop their technical skills and career. 
• Be able to demonstrate a methodical approach to work with strong organisational skills and have the ability to prioritise.
• Be able to communicate clearly, both in writing and face to face. 
• Be self sufficient, commercially aware and be able to handle a case load with minimum supervision. 

Application Process

If you are interested in applying, please forward your CV and covering letter to lisa@morisonandsmith.com