Private Client Solicitor

MFK Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Law Firm in Bedford is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to manage a caseload primarily focused on probate matters. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of PQE in Private Client work, effective business development skills, and strong drafting and communication abilities. This role offers the chance to support and grow an established department in a company with consistent growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years' PQE in Private Client work.
• Effective business development abilities.
• Excellent drafting, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle caseload of private client files focusing on probate matters.
• Support Directors in department growth and development.

Skills

Business development

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Education

Solicitor qualification or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

MFK Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join a leading Law Firm. The firm has experienced consistent growth, and is now again looking for the right person to join their already sizable Private Client Department.

Responsibilities

• Handle your own caseload of private client files, primarily focusing on probate matters, which will include:
• Non-taxable estates
• Taxable estates
• Ancillary tasks (such as assents, registering life interest trusts, setting up and dissolving trusts, and deeds of variation)
• Support the Directors in growing and developing the department as required

Qualifications

• A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 3 years\' PQE in Private Client work
• Effective business development abilities
• Excellent drafting, writing, and communication skills, with strong technical knowledge
• STEP qualification preferred but not essential