Private Client Solicitor

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local well-established law firm requires a skilled Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive to manage a varied caseload in Wills & Probate. The successful candidate will provide efficient, compassionate service in a supportive environment, contributing to team success and client satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have experience in estate administration and will preparation, along with strong communication, IT, and organizational skills.

Benefits

Flexible and supportive environment

Wellbeing provision

Free parking

Pension provision

Flexible parental leave

Holiday entitlement

Paid day for charity work

Long service recognition

Professional development coaching

Skills

Experience in Estate Administration to include dealing with IHT and Income Tax

Experience in advising and preparing Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney

Comfortable with working as part of a team

Great communication skills

Good IT skills

Good organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive
Four Squared are excited to be working with a local well-established law firm. They are seeking a skilled wills and probate solicitor or legal executive to join our growing Private Client team. This job focuses on Wills & Probate, with the chance to make a real difference to the future progress of the department and firm. The role is suitable for someone who is well organised and is able to manage a varied caseload. We are looking for someone who wants to provide an efficient and compassionate service while enjoying the benefits of a healthy work/life balance. The successful candidate will be part of a well-established, driven team that handles good-quality work.

What’s in it for me?

• Working within a flexible and supportive environment.
• Wellbeing provision with Mental Health and Emergency First Aiders on site.
• Free parking on the premises, including at weekends.
• A well-stocked staff kitchen and access to our cold water machine in reception.
• Pension provision with auto-enrolment.
• Flexible parental leave arrangements.
• Holiday entitlement includes statutory holiday, birthday as holiday, Christmas Eve and three days between Boxing Day and New Years Day.
• We also offer one paid day for charity work each year.
• Long service recognition.
• Payday breakfast, staff socials and invitations to networking events.
• Christmas festivities and other seasonal events.
• Discounts on Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Residential Conveyancing of a primary residence.
• Sight tests and contribution towards the cost of glasses.
• Professional development coaching, including webinars and CPD training.
• Opportunities for career development including apprenticeships.
• Commitment to charitable initiatives supporting multiple local charities.

What experience would help me to thrive?

You would need

• Experience in Estate Administration to include dealing with IHT and Income Tax
• Experience in advising and preparing Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Comfortable with working as part of a team
• Great communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Good organisational skills

Ideally, you would also benefit from having experience in

• Experience in Trust Administration
• Providing Elderly Client advice and Court of Protection Work

Who would I be working with?

Our Private Client team is well-known across Worcestershire and handles a variety of different types of work, from writing wills to looking after clients through deputyships, to administrating estates and handling probate.

Our Private Client team is knowledgeable and great at what they do, often receiving testimonials from clients about their compassionate nature and willingness to do whatever they can to help. The members of our team are highly regarded in their field.

Private Client is always looking to take on new talent and support career development by offering paralegal courses and pathways to qualifying. We are always looking to improve our Private Client offering and by taking on a new member of our Court of Protection team, we will be able to continue providing an excellent level of service to more people.

What are some of the things we would discuss during an interview?

• Your previous experience in employment and how it would help you in this role.
• Your professional experience, accomplishments, training and client interactions.
• Your ability to cope with a full workload and demanding situations.
• Any other areas of interest within the job, as well as your goals going forward.