Private Client Solicitor

JS Legal Recruitment Ltd; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave

Two wellbeing days

Pension

Performance bonus

Hybrid work 2 days WFH

Job summary

JS Legal Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a multi-office law firm in a busy Private Team. You will manage your own varied caseload, advising on Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and Trusts, with support on Deputyships and Powers of Attorney.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years PQE, excellent client-facing and written communication skills, and a proactive approach to networking and new business in a collaborative, hybrid-working firm.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE (minimum) in Private Client
• Excellent client-facing and interpersonal skills
• Proactive in business development and networking
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Manage own Private Client caseload from instruction to completion
• Advise on Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts
• Prepare Wills; Lasting Power of Attorney
• Administer Estates and Trusts; manage Court of Protection matters
• Engage in business development for Private Client team
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality

Skills

Client-facing skills

Builds relationships

Networking

Written communications

Verbal communications

Flexible/adaptable

Job description

Private Client Solicitor

Our client a multi-office law firm are now recruiting for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their expanding Private Team. Our client is looking for a Private Client Solicitor to bring a new edge to the firm.

As a Private Client Solicitor, you will become a trusted adviser to a broad range of clients. You will manage your own varied caseload, providing tailored legal advice across a range of private client matters including Wills, Probate , Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyships and Advanced Directives.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own varied Private Client Caseload from Instruction through to completion
• Advising on Wills, Probate and Estate Administration matters
• Preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Administration of Estates and Trusts
• Managing Court of Protection matters
• Tax and Trust Planning
• Deputyships and Advance Directive
• Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism and ensuring client matters and information are kept confidential
• Willing to be involved in Business development for the Private Client Team

Skills & Requirements

• Ideally you will be a Minium of 2 yrs + PQE those that fall outside of this will also be considered
• Excellent client facing skills and the ability to nurture existing clients , as well as the ability to help develop new business and assist in networking events
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability of building effective and trusting relations with people internally and externally to the firm.
• A flexible, adaptable, and positive attitude to work.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 22 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays , plus Christmas closure
• Two wellbeing days
• Pension
• Performance related bonus
• Hybrid working available 2 days working from home 3 days office based
• Friendly working office environment