Private Client Solicitor

Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded legal firm in Colchester is looking for a talented Private Client Solicitor with 3+ years of PQE. You will manage a diverse caseload involving probate and estate administration, providing expert advice on wills and trusts while participating in business development initiatives. The firm offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a full probate caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong interest in estate planning, trusts, and taxation.
• Meticulous attention to detail and structured approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload focused on probate and estate administration.
• Advise clients on wills, trusts, and LPAs.
• Participate in business development for the Private Wealth team.

Skills

Probate and estate administration

Wills, trusts, and Lasting Powers of Attorney

Estate and tax planning

Communication skills

Business development

Education

3+ years PQE in Wills, Probate, and Private Client matters

Tools

Case management or workflow platforms

Job description

Overview

We are currently working with a Legal 500 ranked firm in Colchester that is looking for a talented Private Client Solicitor to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and experienced Private Client law professional to join a well-regarded and friendly team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full and varied caseload, with an initial emphasis on probate and estate administration.
• Advise clients on all aspects of wills, trusts, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
• Provide comprehensive estate and tax planning advice, particularly for High-Net-Worth individuals, business owners, and clients with cross-border interests.
• Work closely with a partner on complex tax planning and wealth structuring matters.
• Deliver tailored inheritance tax advice in line with clients\' personal and financial circumstances.
• Undertake trust work, including the drafting, administration, and ongoing management of trusts.
• Offer specialist advice to elderly clients and families with vulnerable or disabled dependants.
• Actively participate in business development initiatives to support the growth of the Private Wealth team.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through in-person meetings, virtual consultations, and regular communications.

The successful candidate

• 3 + years PQE in Wills, Probate, and wider Private Client matters.
• Proven ability to handle a full probate caseload with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated interest or practical experience in estate planning, trusts, and taxation.
• Technically proficient, with strong IT literacy and experience using case management or workflow platforms.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with a structured and organised approach to work.
• Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal, with a client-focused mindset.
• Commercially minded and forward-thinking, with a strong interest in contributing to business development and the team's growth.

In exchange, the firm is willing to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package as well as opportunities for career progression.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.