Private Client Lawyer

Service Care; Stone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 Training Allowance

Free parking at Stone office

3 months probation with notice

Job summary

Service Care in Stone, Buckinghamshire, seeks an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join a dynamic team on a permanent basis. The role suits professionals with 3-4 years PQE or more who value flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.

You will manage your own caseload, draft wills and trusts, handle probate and Court of Protection matters, and provide expert inheritance tax planning. The package includes a 2-year contract with future extension potential.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years PQE or more experienced Private Client Lawyer.
• Confident in handling own caseload with time management.
• Strong drafting and advisory skills in Wills, Estates, Trusts and Probate.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing Wills and Trusts.
• Administering Estates and Probate matters.
• Managing Court of Protection cases and LPAs.
• Providing inheritance tax planning advice.
• Drafting Deeds of Variation.
• Handling contentious probate cases.
• Acting on Trust matters and Court applications.

Skills

Will & trust drafting

Estate administration

Probate knowledge

Court of Protection matters

Job description

Private Client Lawyer — our client

Are you an experienced Private Client Lawyer looking to take your career to the next level? Our client, a dynamic and progressive law firm based in Stone, Buckinghamshire, is seeking a dedicated Private Client Lawyer to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity for legal professionals with approximately 3-4 years PQE or more experienced our client interested in flexible working arrangements.

Job Title: Private Client Lawyer

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Stone, Buckinghamshire

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

Contract Length: 2 years (with potential for extension)

Candidate Responsibilities as a Private Client Lawyer:

• Drafting and reviewing Wills and Trusts
• Administering Estates and Probate matters
• Managing Court of Protection cases and LPAs
• Providing inheritance tax planning advice
• Drafting Deeds of Variation
• Handling contentious probate cases
• Acting on Trust matters and Court applications

Your role will involve managing your own caseload efficiently while maintaining high standards of service, providing clear legal advice, and building lasting client relationships. You should be confident, proactive, and empathetic, with outstanding communication and organizational skills.

Benefits of working at our client:

• £250 Training Allowance
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant for ongoing support
• Work with 1,000's of clients nationwide
• Daily Payroll Runs
• Free Candidate Registrations & Compliance Checks
• Referral and Loyalty Bonus Schemes
• Sign-Up Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Christmas office closure
• Health Care Benefits
• Standard pension scheme
• Free parking at the Stone office
• 3 months probationary period with a three-month notice period thereafter

What We're Looking For:

• 3-4 years PQE or more experienced Private Solicitor
• Confident in handling own caseload with excellent time management
• Strong drafting and advisory skills in Wills, Estates, Trusts, and Probate
• Approachable, empathetic, and client-focused attitude
• IT proficiency including Outlook, Word, and Excel