Private Client Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 3+ years PQE to join their Wills, Trusts & Probate Team in Chelmsford. The role offers hybrid working and a range of benefits including Life Assurance and a Bonus Scheme. The ideal candidate should have experience in private client work, contentious probate, and the preparation of wills. This position provides a great opportunity to manage diverse caseloads in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Corporate Healthcare Plan

Flexible / Hybrid Working

Bonus Scheme

Opticians Scheme

Free Parking

Staff Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working on private client matters.
• Knowledge of inheritance claims and probate work.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of private client matters.
• Prepare wills and administer estates.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities.

Skills

Private Client work experience

Contentious Probate knowledge

Preparation of Wills

Tax Planning

Court of Protection Orders

Education

3+ Years' PQE or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor 3+ Years' PQE or Chartered Legal Executive to join the Wills, Trusts & Probate Team. They offer Life Assurance, Corporate Healthcare Plan, Flexible / Hybrid Working, Bonus Scheme, Opticians Scheme, Free Parking, Staff Discounts plus more.

The role may be based at their head office in Essex, on a full-time or part-time basis. This Private Client Solicitor role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of private client matters and to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and home.

Responsibilities

• Proven background and demonstrable enthusiasm for Private Client work
• Contentious Probate work to include but not limited to claims under Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants Act) 1975
• Preparation of Wills
• Administration of Estates for business and private clients
• Lifetime and Post-Death Tax Planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection Orders
• Residential and Nursing Care Issues
• Trust formation and administration
• Participation in the firm’s marketing, article drafting, PR, business development, social media and networking activities

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Corporate Healthcare Plan
• Flexible / Hybrid Working
• Bonus Scheme
• Opticians Scheme
• Free Parking
• Staff Discounts

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