Private Client Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in the UK is seeking an ambitious Private Client Solicitor with 3-5 years of experience to join their Wills and Probate team. The successful candidate will handle a variety of probate matters, including drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. This role offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid working opportunities, and professional development. Ideal candidates must have strong client management skills and experience in elder law.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid working schemes

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Experience in Wills, Probate, and Elder law.
• Ability to manage complex estate accounts.

Responsibilities

• Draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Manage probate matters including tax and trusts.
• Conduct home visits for elderly clients.

Skills

Client relationship management

Legal drafting

Elder client engagement

Education

Qualified Solicitor (PQE 3-5 years)

Job description

Overview

Are you an ambitious 3 - 5 year PQE Private Client Solicitor looking seeking a new challenge with a well-established Legal 500 firm?

Our client, a reputable Legal 500 Firm, is actively seeking a skilled Solicitor to join their expanding Wills and Probate team to work alongside the teams current Fee Earners.

The Firm

Our esteemed Legal 500 client is a full-service practice with a nationwide presence recognised for providing high quality legal advice to private and commercial clients. With client care at their core, the Firm comprises specialists with diverse expertise, drawn from top-tier UK firms, ensuring clients receive the highest quality advice. Understanding the intricacies of business, with many team members boasting hands-on experience in multi-million-pound companies, providing invaluable foresight and risk management skills.

Type of work

• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Deeds of variation
• Probate matters (to include tax and trusts and complex estate accounts)
• Dealing with elderly clients and mental health matters
• Court of Protection and Public Guardian matters
• Dealing with discretionary and nil rate band trusts
• Undertaking home, hospital and residential care home visits

In return for your hard work and dedication the Firm offer a competitive benefits package to include, hybrid working schemes, target related bonuses, training and development opportunities along with many other impressive incentives!

Vacancy Reference number: 37339

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