Private Client Lawyer

eNL Legal; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Private Client Lawyer to join our well established firm in Greater Manchester. You will manage a varied caseload including wills, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and estate planning, advising clients with clarity and the highest standards of client care.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in private client matters and strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts and estate planning, with excellent communication and teamwork skills in a

Qualifications

• Experience handling a broad range of private client matters (wills, probate, trusts).
• Strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and estate planning.
• Excellent communication and client care skills; proactive and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Advise clients on wills, probate, estate administration and trusts.
• Support business development and networking within a successful team.

Skills

Wills & probate

Estate planning

Client care

Court of Protection

Education

Solicitor qualification

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

JOB TITLE:Private Client Lawyer

PQE REQUIRED:1+

LOCATION: Greater Manchester

SALARY:Circa £50,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Lawyer to join a well established and growing law firm. You will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, advising clients on wills, probate, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, including personal injury trusts, court of protection matters and estate planning. Working with a loyal and diverse client base, you will provide clear, practical advice while delivering the highest standards of client care. This role offers genuine responsibility together with the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward thinking environment.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are sought from Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives and experienced Private Client Fee Earners with at least 1 years’ experience handling a broad range of private client matters. You will be confident managing your own caseload and possess excellent technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and estate planning. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding communication, organisational and client care skills, together with a proactive and empathetic approach to supporting clients through often sensitive matters. You will also be keen to contribute to business development and networking initiatives while working collaboratively as part of a successful team.

THE FIRM:

This opportunity is with a long established and highly regarded law firm that has been serving clients across the region for over 50 years. Renowned for its friendly and personal approach, the firm has built a loyal client base through repeat business and recommendations. Offering flexible working, ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career progression, the firm provides a supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their skills and build long term careers while delivering exceptional client service.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.