Private Client Fee Earner

SaccoMann; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a Senior Private Client Fee Earner to join their award-winning team in Burton-on-Trent. In this pivotal role, you will manage a busy caseload of private client matters, including wills, probate, and estate administration. You'll benefit from a supportive team while providing exceptional client service and technical expertise in trust law and inheritance tax. This role offers competitive salary packages, career development opportunities, and a chance to work in a firm known for its strong regional presence. If you are passionate about private client work and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medicash Scheme

PerkBox

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in private client work, including wills and probate.
• Strong experience in trust law and inheritance tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of private client matters.
• Draft and advise on wills, trusts, and lasting powers of attorney.

Skills

Client Communication Skills

Trust Law Knowledge

Inheritance Tax Knowledge

Commercial Awareness

Client Focused Approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Chartered Legal Executive

STEP Qualification

Job description

Sacco Mann is working with a well-respected traditional law firm with a strong regional presence who are seeking a senior Private Client Fee Earner to work in their Burton-on-Trent office. The Private Client Team have a fantastic reputation and have won awards over the last few years for their work.

The Role

You will be managing a busy and diverse caseload of Private Client Matters including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Deeds of Variation, Care of Elderly, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection/Deputyship Orders and Trusts. There is a full support team on hand to help you with the more administrative aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Running a mixed caseload of private client matters
• Drafting and advising on wills, trusts and lasting powers of attorney
• Offering inheritance tax advice
• Assisting with probate applications
• Administering estates
• Drafting trust deeds and other documents

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or STEP qualified individual with 5 + years PQE within private client work (the firm will also consider non-qualified individuals with strong experience)
• Excellent client communication skills
• Technical knowledge of trust law and inheritance tax
• Commercial awareness
• A client focused approach

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Medicash Scheme
• PerkBox
• Future career development opportunities

If you are interested in this Private Client Fee Earner role in Burton-on-Trent then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.

Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.