Private Client Lawyer

Kitson Boyce LLP.; Torquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Private Client Lawyer to join their dynamic team in Torquay. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional client care across a wide range of private client services. You will be responsible for managing your caseload, focusing on Wills, Estate Administration, and Inheritance Tax Planning, while also developing strong relationships with clients and referrers. This firm values compassion and care in their practice, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about making a difference in their clients' lives. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a supportive team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employer pension contribution

33 days holiday per annum

Additional day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave

Corporate health care cash plan

Death in Service benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free legal services for employees

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in private client work, focusing on Wills and Estate Administration.
• Demonstrable experience in client engagement and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fee earning work for Wills, Estate Administration, and Trusts.
• Develop and manage a diverse caseload in private client law.

Skills

Private Client Law

Client Relationship Management

Advocacy

Compassion and Care

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Professional Memberships (SFE, STEP, ATT, CTA)

Job description

Job Title: Private Client Lawyer

Hours: Full-time, permanent contract
Location: Torquay

Our Private Client team combines efficient legal support colleagues with trusted and experienced lawyers who together deliver outstanding client care across the full range of private client services.

The partners in the team are Legal 500 recommended and have deep sector knowledge in their areas of expertise such as Health, Social and Elderly Care, Trusts, Tax and Succession and Estate Planning. Our lawyers hold a number of professional memberships and accolades such as Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE), Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP), ATT and CTA.
Within our caring, friendly and experienced private client team, you will feel supported in what you do whilst enjoying the autonomy to develop your practice and client engagement.

The Role

The role will be aligned with your experience in private client work and will allow you to develop your caseload as well as your private client skill set.

You will undertake fee earning work with specific responsibility for Wills, Estate Administration, Probates, Lasting Power of Attorneys, Trust and Inheritance Tax Planning as well as Trust administration.

Who You Are

Your role in the Private Client team is key. We expect you to demonstrate previous experience of undertaking a broad sweep of private client work and to be a confident advocate for the most vulnerable in our society. It is important to us that you can evidence compassion and care in your practice. We are a friendly group of people and welcome those with a similar approach.
Your enthusiasm for the law should be evident in your engagement with this specialism. If you feel you could be a positive asset to our well-established private client team, we would like you to tell us what you have achieved in your practice so far and where you want to take it moving forward.

You will:

• Ideally have 5 years + experience in private client work. Experience as a Private Client Lawyer is what we’re looking for, not just years PQE.
• Have a sound understanding of the private client discipline.
• Be focused on and committed to delivering first-class client service.
• Have demonstrable experience of developing relationships with both new and existing clients, as well as referrers of work.
• Be a team player with an enthusiastic, can-do attitude.
• Enjoy working in an environment that is highly focused but friendly and supportive.
• Contribute to the future success of the private client team and the wider firm.
  * This is only a guideline and does not preclude applications from candidates who may have more PQE or equivalent experience.

Department: Private Client

Location: Torquay or Plymouth

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Reward

It is extremely important that all our team members feel valued and their hard work and commitment is recognised so we offer a generous remuneration package which makes Kitson Boyce an employer of choice.

If you work for us, you will enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• An employer pension contribution of 3% of your basic salary.
• 33 days’ holiday per annum, which includes bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).
• An additional day’s leave on your birthday.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Free membership of the Western Provident Association (WPA) – corporate health care cash plan.
• A Death in Service benefit of 4 x your salary.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family members.
• Membership of Mindful Employer.
• A range of initiatives to support your physical and mental health wellbeing.
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free legal services for employees – wills and conveyancing.
• Supported training.
• Opportunities for career progression.

Find Out More and Apply

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy or if you have any specific queries in relation to this role and its associated responsibilities, please contact Rebecca Farley who is a Partner and Head of Private Client on 01803 202020.

If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please send your CV and a covering letter via email to [e-mail].

Mail: Miss L Mason, HR Manager, Kitsons LLP, Minerva House, Orchard Way, Edginswell Park, Torquay, Devon TQ2 7FA