Private Client Solicitor

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Death in Service benefit

Healthcare and wellbeing programme

Employee discount scheme

Support towards professional quals (eK

Job summary

A well-established Bedford law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Legal Executive or Paralegal to join its busy Private Client department. You will manage an existing caseload including Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts and Estate Administration.

Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package, plus support towards professional qualifications such as STEP, are on offer. The role also offers clear career progression, ongoing training and exposure to high-quality matters.

Qualifications

• Experience handling private client matters.
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong client care and communication skills.
• Experience dealing with Wills, Probate, LPAs and Estate Administration.
• STEP qualification or willingness to work towards accreditation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing caseload covering Wills, Probate and Estate Administration, LPAs, Trusts.
• Develop client relationships and generate new business opportunities.
• Mentor junior team members and support colleagues across the firm.

Skills

Client communication

Caseload management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

An established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Legal Executive or Paralegal to join its busy Private Client department in Bedford.

The Role

You will manage an existing caseload covering:

• Wills
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trusts
• Inheritance Tax Planning

You will be encouraged to develop client relationships, generate new business opportunities and work closely with colleagues across the wider firm. There will also be opportunities to support and mentor junior members of the team.

Requirements

• Previous experience handling private client matters
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Experience dealing with Wills, Probate, LPAs and Estate Administration
• STEP qualification or willingness to work towards accreditation advantageous but not essential
• Solicitors, Legal Executives and experienced Paralegals will all be considered

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Death in Service benefit
• Healthcare and wellbeing programme
• Employee discount scheme
• Support towards professional qualifications, including STEP
• Clear career progression opportunities

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.