Private Client Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Chalfont St Giles; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm in Buckinghamshire as a solicitor in the Private Client department. This role is perfect for an ambitious individual with 2-3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) who is eager to provide expert legal advice on Wills, Estate Administration, and Inheritance Tax Planning. You will manage your own caseload, ensuring professional and efficient handling of client matters while building strong relationships through excellent communication. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a supportive team environment and help clients navigate complex legal issues with empathy and clarity.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE in Private Client law is required.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on Wills, Estate Administration, and Trusts.
• Manage a varied caseload independently with professionalism.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Confident in handling own caseload

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to use initiative

Friendly, positive and proactive approach

IT skills (Outlook, Word & Excel)

Approachable and empathetic

Team player

Education

Solicitor qualification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

My client is a modern, ambitious, and fast-growing law firm located in Buckinghamshire. We are looking for an ambitious and dedicated solicitor of circa 2-3 years PQE to join the busy Private Client department (full-time).

Reporting to the Head of Private Client, the successful candidate will be bright, ambitious, and technically competent in all areas of Private Client law.

In this role, you will advise clients on Wills, Estate Administration, Court of Protection, LPAs, Drafting Deeds of Variation, Inheritance Tax Planning, and Trusts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide expert legal advice on matters including Wills, Estate Administration, Court of Protection cases, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), Deeds of Variation, Inheritance Tax Planning, and Trusts.
2. Manage a varied caseload independently, ensuring all matters are handled with professionalism and efficiency.
3. Draft and review Wills, Trusts, LPAs, and related documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
4. Advise clients on effective Inheritance Tax planning and other tax-efficient strategies to manage their estates.
5. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, demonstrating empathy and clear communication throughout the process.
6. Collaborate with the Head of Private Client and other team members to deliver exceptional legal services and support the department’s growth.

Skills and Attributes:

1. Outstanding communication
2. Confident in handling your own caseload
3. Excellent organisational skills – particularly diary, file, and time management
4. Ability to use initiative
5. A friendly, positive and proactive approach
6. IT skills including Outlook, Word & Excel
7. Approachable and empathetic
8. Team player

Contact Person: Marcus Stevens

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