Private Client Solicitor

Time Appointments Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Appointments Ltd, partnering with a well-established law firm, is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their growing team in Chelmsford. You will manage a varied caseload, provide trusted advice on wills, probate, trusts and estate administration, and build strong, long-term relationships with clients and their families.

Working in a friendly, professional environment, you will contribute to the continued success of the Private Client department, support colleagues, and

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with Private Client experience.
• Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload and competing priorities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with team spirit.
• Independent working with professional, empathetic manner.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload from instruction through to completion.
• Advise clients on Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration.
• Provide clear advice on Inheritance Tax and related matters.
• Handle Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters as required.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and families.
• Prepare and review legal documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with executors, trustees and other advisers.
• Manage client files per firm procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all matters progress efficiently within deadlines.
• Support the Private Client team and contribute to department success.

Skills

Private Client law

Client care

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent working

Education

Qualified solicitor (Private Client)

Job description

Time Appointments are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded law firm who are looking to welcome an experienced Private Client Solicitor to their growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You’ll work closely with a diverse client base, providing trusted legal advice on a range of private client matters while building strong, long-term relationships with clients.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and professional team where your expertise will be valued, your development encouraged, and no two days are quite the same.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters from initial instruction through to completion
• Advising clients on Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration
• Providing clear and practical advice on Inheritance Tax and related matters
• Handling Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters where required
• Building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with clients and their families
• Preparing and reviewing legal documentation accurately and efficiently
• Liaising with beneficiaries, executors, trustees and other professional advisers
• Managing client files in accordance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements
• Ensuring all matters are progressed efficiently and within relevant deadlines
• Supporting the wider Private Client team and contributing to the continued success of the department

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required:

• Qualified Solicitor with previous experience within a Private Client department
• Strong knowledge and practical experience across Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload and competing priorities
• Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Confident working independently while also contributing positively to a wider team
• A professional, approachable and empathetic manner when dealing with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills