Private Client Solicitor

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

Job summary

A modern law firm in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 2-3 years' PQE to join their busy department. The role involves providing expert legal advice on issues such as Wills, Estate Administration, and Inheritance Tax Planning. The firm offers a generous holiday allowance, medical insurance, and a supportive working environment. If you're ready for your next career step, apply today.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Medical Insurance

Christmas office closure

Pension

Free parking

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE in Private Client law.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Technical competence in Wills, Estate Administration, and Inheritance Tax planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on matters such as Wills and Trusts.
• Manage caseload independently with professionalism.
• Draft and review legal documents ensuring compliance.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Confident in handling own caseload

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to use initiative

Friendly, positive and proactive approach

IT skills including Outlook, Word & Excel

Approachable and empathetic

Team player

Job description

We are seeking a Private Client Solicitor 2-3 Years' PQE. Benefits include Medical Insurance, generous holiday allowance and more.

Our 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.

Private Client Solicitor Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage a varied caseload independently, ensuring all matters are handled with professionalism and efficiency.
• Draft and review Wills, Trusts, LPAs, and related documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
• Advise clients on effective Inheritance Tax planning and other tax-efficient strategies to manage their estates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, demonstrating empathy and clear communication throughout the process.
• 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 of the Private Client Solicitor

• Outstanding communication
• Confident in handling your own caseload
• Excellent organisational skills – particularly diary, file and time management
• Ability to use initiative
• A friendly, positive and proactive approach
• IT skills including Outlook, Word & Excel
• Approachable and empathetic
• Team player

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Christmas office closure
• Pension
• Free parking at the Stone office

If you're a Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Marcus at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 36888.

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