Private Client Solicitor

QED Legal; Chelmsford, Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 2-3 years of post-qualifying experience. This exciting opportunity in Chelmsford offers a structured path for progression within a supportive team environment. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, including Wills, estate planning, and probate, while providing supervision to junior members. With benefits like agile working, professional training, and a Medicash plan, this position not only promises career development but also a fulfilling work-life balance. If you are passionate about private client work and eager to grow, this role could be your next big step.

Benefits

25 days holidays + birthday

Agile working

Professional Training and funding for qualifications

Medicash plan

Supportive environment

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post-qualifying experience in relevant areas of practice.
• Experience handling a caseload including Probate and Wills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Wills, estate planning, and probate.
• Supervise and guide junior staff in the team.

Skills

Probate and Administration of Estates

Wills and Estate Planning

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Trusts and Trust Administration

Inheritance Tax

Capital Gains Tax

Education

Private Client Specific Accreditation (e.g., STEP or SFE)

Job description

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR - 2-3 PQE
CHELMSFORD, ESSEX
£40K - £50K

QED Legal is working on an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and top tier law firm in Chelmsford, Essex.

The role is a Private Client Solicitor role which offers really good structure for progression and development in a successful team on hand. The role will involve managing a caseload of a wide range of areas, including Wills and estate planning, Powers of Attorney, probate and estate administration, personal taxation, Trusts and Trust administration, with a supervisory element to the position.

The ideal candidate must:

1. Have +2 years post-qualifying experience in relevant areas of practice.
2. Be experienced with handling a caseload including Probate and Administration of Estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax.
3. A private client specific accreditation or qualification such as STEP or SFE would be ideal, or working towards it.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holidays + birthday
• Agile working
• Professional Training and funding for qualifications
• Medicash plan
• Supportive environment
• Development opportunities

If this role sounds appealing to you and you fit the criteria above, please get in touch for further information on the firm and their package.