Private Client Solicitor

Ashville Knight; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Salisbury is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their busy team. This role involves managing a varied caseload, providing expert legal services, and mentoring junior members. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Independently managing a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Providing high-quality advice on Wills, Probate, and Estate administration.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating a compassionate approach when dealing with elderly clients.
• Proactively networking to generate new business.
• Mentoring and assisting more junior team members.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

NQ+ experience

Job description

Our client, a reputable and law firm in Salisbury is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and client-focused solicitor to play a key role in providing expert legal services within a friendly and supportive team environment.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Wills drafting
• Probate administration
• Court of Protection / Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)
• Tax planning and advice
• Trust set up and administration
• Limited contentious probate work

Duties will include:

• Independently managing a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Providing high-quality, professional advice on Wills, Probate and Estate administration, Inheritance Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection Work, Trusts, and some Contentious Probate work.
• Demonstrating a compassionate and sensitive approach when dealing with elderly or incapacitated clients.
• Proactively networking and marketing to generate new business and enhance the firm's reputation.
• Attending clients in their own environment as required.
• Mentoring and assisting more junior team members.
• Maintaining good billing records and meeting targets within the team.

Desired skills:

• Looking for Private Client Solicitors with NQ+ experience.
• Proven track record of achieving targets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

What they offer:

• Competitive salary: £40K+ depending on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Career development opportunities.

If you are a motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.