Private Client Lawyer

Talbots Law; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Lawyer to join its Trusts and Estates Department. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, drafting legal documents, and providing exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will have experience in trusts and estates, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Attractive benefits include competitive salaries, annual profit share, extensive holidays, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual tax-free profit share

25 days holiday

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Group life insurance

Enhanced sick pay

Health cash plan

Financial wellbeing provisions

Qualifications

• At least 1 year post-qualified experience within a Trusts & Estates Department.
• Enthusiastic and personable with a passion for client service.
• Accurate and articulate communication skills in both written and spoken forms.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload across the Trusts and Estates portfolio.
• Draft and review documents related to wills and estate administration.
• Support colleagues and liaise with clients professionally.

Skills

Client care

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

As a Lawyer within our Trusts and Estates Department, you will undertake a full range of wills, probate, trusts and estates work on behalf of private clients whilst contributing to the growth of the department through business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage a broad caseload advising clients on a full range of associated matters across the Trusts and Estates portfolio
• Draft and review documents and advising on a range of matters to include wills, powers of attorney, estate administration, deeds of variation and trust related work
• Support colleagues within the department, liaising with new and existing clients, working efficiently, collaboratively and professionally

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 1 year post-qualified experience within a Trusts & Estates Department
• We are looking for an enthusiastic and personable Lawyer to join Talbots Law Trusts and Estates Department
• Passionate about providing outstanding client care and service
• Accurate and articulate in written and spoken communication with a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent administrative, planning, organisation and time management skills as well as being proficient in a variety of IT software, including all MS Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with annual review
• Annual tax-free profit share
• 25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK bank holidays + long service awards
• Company salary sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees)
• Group life insurance (3 x annual salary)
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Salary extras benefits scheme
• Medicash health cash plan
• Financial health & wellbeing provision
• Bank of Talbots (annual employee credit for legal fees)
• Salary sacrifice schemes

Locations

We operate across 18 offices in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, delivering expert legal services to individuals, families and businesses.