Private Client Solicitor

TIME Appointments Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Appointments Ltd are partnering with a well-established law firm to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor in Essex. You will manage a varied caseload across wills, probate, trusts and estate administration, offering clear advice and building lasting relationships with clients and their families.

You will join a friendly, professional team in a role that values development, autonomy, and high standards of client service within the private client practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with prior Private Client experience.
• Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration.
• Excellent client care, communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters from instruction to completion.
• Advising clients on Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and Trusts.
• Providing clear, practical advice on Inheritance Tax and related matters.
• Handling Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters when required.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and families.
• Preparing and reviewing legal documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Liaising with executors, trustees and other advisers.
• Ensuring compliance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Progressing matters efficiently within deadlines and supporting the team.

Skills

Private Client Solicitor

Wills & Probate

Trusts

Estate Administration

Client Care

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Time Appointments are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded law firm who are looking to welcome an experienced Private Client Solicitor to their growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You'll work closely with a diverse client base, providing trusted legal advice on a range of private client matters while building strong, long-term relationships with clients.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and professional team where your expertise will be valued, your development encouraged, and no two days are quite the same.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters from initial instruction through to completion
• Advising clients on Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration
• Providing clear and practical advice on Inheritance Tax and related matters
• Handling Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters where required
• Building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with clients and their families
• Preparing and reviewing legal documentation accurately and efficiently
• Liaising with beneficiaries, executors, trustees and other professional advisers
• Managing client files in accordance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements
• Ensuring all matters are progressed efficiently and within relevant deadlines
• Supporting the wider Private Client team and contributing to the continued success of the department

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required:

• Qualified Solicitor with previous experience within a Private Client department
• Strong knowledge and practical experience across Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload and competing priorities
• Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Confident working independently while also contributing positively to a wider team
• A professional, approachable and empathetic manner when dealing with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills