Private Client Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a distinguished law firm as a Private Client Solicitor and take on exciting challenges in a highly ranked Legal 500 team. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients on trusts, Wills, and estate planning while managing your own caseload. You'll collaborate with financial advisers and accountants in a supportive environment that values excellent service. With a commitment to professional growth, this firm provides a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a generous holiday allowance, making it an ideal place to advance your legal career. Don't miss this chance to be part of a respected team in Hertfordshire!

Benefits

Flexible Working

Generous Holiday Allowance

State-of-the-Art Offices

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PQE with a focus on private client matters.
• Client-centered approach with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on trusts, Wills, and estate planning.
• Manage a caseload of private client matters and prepare legal documents.

Skills

Client Management

Legal Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Pressure Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE)

STEP or SFE Accreditation

Tools

Probate Case Management System

Job description

Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to secure your next new challenge with a highly ranked Legal 500 Private Client Team?

You will be responsible for providing advice and assistance to our clients on a range of matters including trusts, Wills, inheritance tax, estate planning and estate administration. You will also be responsible for managing a caseload of private client matters, including the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection applications and estate administration. You must also be able to work well under pressure and use your own initiative to come up with solutions to complex legal problems.

This is an exciting chance to join a highly successful and growing Firm, to work with a diverse range of clients and to be part of a team that is committed to offering excellent service. You will be working closely with other professionals, such as financial advisers, accountants and banks.

The Firm:

Our client is a distinguished law firm, ranked in the Top 500 and holding numerous prestigious accreditations in recognition of their exceptional legal advice. With a rich history spanning two centuries, they have cultivated a strong and respected presence as a premier law firm in the Hertfordshire and London regions. Committed to progress, they are continually evolving and have a dedicated team of over 100 professionals.

What will be expected from you?

• A minimum of 2 years PQE
• The ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A client-centred focus, taking responsibility for service levels and proactively maximising and improving client relationships.
• IT skills – use of a probate case management system would be beneficial.
• A private client specific accreditation or qualification such as STEP or SFE would be ideal.

The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working and a generous holiday allowance. You will also have access to our state-of-the-art offices in Hertfordshire and the chance to work with a friendly and supportive team.