Private Client Lawyer – Wills & Probate | Hybrid

Chadwick Nott; Treorchy; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Flexible working considered

Office closure days over Christmas

Enhanced sickness benefits after set/0

Job summary

Chadwick Nott seeks a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in Treorchy to handle wills, LPAs, probate and related matters. Hybrid working considered, permanent role with flexible full-time or part-time options.

You will join a busy Private Client Department, gaining exposure to high-quality work across trusts, Court of Protection matters and contentious probate, under supervision and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Experience in wills, LPAs and probate.
• Strong client care skills and a sensitive, professional approach.
• Good drafting and organisational skills.
• Confidence managing files with appropriate supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively with solicitors, trainees and support staff.
• Sound judgment and awareness of when to elevate technical or sensitive issues.
• Interest in developing a broader private client practice.
• STEP qualification, TEP status or willingness to work towards STEP (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

• Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney work.
• Probate and estate administration.
• Professional executor and full estate administration work.
• Trusts (where appropriate).
• Court of Protection matters (where appropriate).
• Exposure to estate disputes and contentious probate (depending on experience).
• Managing files confidently and efficiently.
• Supervising junior colleagues and supporting their development.
• Delivering high quality client service and maintaining strong relationships.
• Drafting content for legal updates.
• Attending conferences, networking events and identifying business development opportunities.
• Cross referring work across the wider Private Client and Family teams.

Skills

Wills

Probate administration

Client care

Drafting

Team supervision

Education

STEP qualification or equivalent

Job description

Chadwick Nott seeks a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in Treorchy to handle wills, LPAs, probate and related matters. Hybrid working considered, permanent role with flexible full-time or part-time options.

You will join a busy Private Client Department, gaining exposure to high-quality work across trusts, Court of Protection matters and contentious probate, under supervision and mentorship.