Private Client Lawyer (1-4 PQE)

Chadwick Nott; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Private Client Lawyer to join its well-regarded team in Staffordshire/West Midlands. The role covers wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, LPA and Court of Protection, advising on estate administration and disputed estates.

You will manage your own caseload with support from a respected Practice. The successful candidate will have 1-4 PQE, strong client care and interpersonal skills, and a commercially aware, organised approach to delivering high-quality service in

Qualifications

• Broad private client experience across wills, trusts, probate and estate administration.
• Experience with estate planning and post-death inheritance tax planning.
• Strong interpersonal and client care skills; commercially aware and organised.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across private client matters including wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, LPA, Court of Protection, and disputed estates.
• Manage own caseload with a focus on quality client service and timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain lasting client relationships to support practice growth.

Skills

Private client experience

Estate planning

Caseload management

Client relationships

Job description

Private Client Lawyer (1-4 PQE)

Staffordshire / West Midlands

Competitive salary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Lawyer to join a highly regarded Private Client team recognised as one of the leading practices in Staffordshire and the West Midlands.

This role would suit a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with between 1 and 4 years' PQE who is looking to develop their career within a well-established and supportive team.

You will advise clients across a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Wills
• Trusts
• Probate and estate administration
• Estate planning and post-death inheritance tax planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection matters
• Disputed wills and estates

The successful candidate will have broad private client experience, particularly in estate planning and estate administration, and will be confident managing their own caseload while delivering a high level of client care.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain lasting client relationships are essential. You should be commercially aware, organised and keen to contribute to the continued success and growth of a highly respected team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a private client lawyer seeking quality work, strong career progression prospects and a supportive working environment.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*