Private Client Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; Ely; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading regional firm as a Private Client Solicitor in Ely, where you will be part of a close-knit team dedicated to providing exceptional legal services. This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, from managing wills and probate to tax planning and trust creation. The firm prides itself on its supportive environment, allowing you to enhance your technical skills while working collaboratively with experienced colleagues. With a competitive salary and an industry-leading benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for ambitious solicitors looking to make a significant impact in their community.

Benefits

Industry-leading benefits package

Supportive working environment

Competitive salary

Team collaboration opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-6 years PQE as a Private Client Solicitor with strong knowledge in wills and probate.
• Meticulous and commercially focused with strong team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including wills, tax planning, and probate.
• Provide support for the elderly and assist in the creation of trusts.

Skills

Private Client Law

Wills and Probate

Tax Planning

Trust Creation

Client Management

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Private Client Solicitor | 2-6 PQE | Leading Regional Firm | Ely, Cambridgeshire

The Firm

Now one of the largest firms in the region, their rich legacy of serving the local community can be traced back to its roots in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire across centuries. It's their transparent approach that has kept them the first choice for private individuals and businesses in the region who require reliable legal services.

You will find a relaxed and friendly atmosphere running through the firm's offices. Despite exceeding 150 members, there is a real close-knit community feel throughout all departments, and a palpable sense of team spirit, with colleagues pulling together to support each other and drive forward their success as a collective.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor to join a long-established and well-regarded team in the firm's Ely office in Cambridgeshire.

The work will be varied and very interesting, including but not limited to wills, tax planning, gifts of deed, probate and administration of estates, creation of trusts, powers of attorney, deputyship, and support for the elderly.

You will have the chance to enhance your technical abilities and industry knowledge by working alongside their existing team of three lawyers and four support staff, who foster an inclusive working environment.

The ideal candidate:

• You will be an experienced Private Client Solicitor with 2-6 years PQE (more experienced candidates could be considered for senior positions)
• You will be confident and capable of dealing with all aspects of Private client work
• You will be highly meticulous, commercially focused, and outcome-oriented
• You will be ambitious with a strong working mentality
• You will be able to work as part of a team
• Salary is competitive and negotiable, depending on experience
• You will receive an industry-leading benefits package