Private Client Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Chalfont St Giles; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern law firm in Buckinghamshire is seeking an ambitious Private Client Solicitor with 2-3 years PQE to join their busy team. You will provide expert legal advice on matters such as Wills and Trusts, manage your own caseload, and contribute to the department's growth. This position offers generous benefits including medical insurance and a holiday allowance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Medical Insurance

Christmas office closure

Pension

Free parking at the Stone office

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Technically competent in Private Client law.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on Wills, Estate Administration, and Trusts.
• Draft and review Wills, Trusts, and related documents.
• Advise clients on Inheritance Tax planning.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Excellent organisational skills

IT skills including Outlook, Word & Excel

Confident in handling your own caseload

Ability to use initiative

Job description

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

Our client are 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