Private Client Solicitor

eNL; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established practice in Essex is seeking a dedicated Private Client Lawyer with 2+ years PQE. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, including wills, estate administration, and Deputyship applications, all while enjoying a supportive work environment. The firm values work-life balance and provides access to career progression and training. Join a skilled team and contribute to a practice that prioritizes client care and professional development. If you're self-motivated and organized, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Career Progression

Flexible Working Patterns

Well-being Support

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ PQE in Private Client Law.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload including preparation of Lasting Power of Attorney and wills.
• Involved with business development of the department.

Skills

Private Client Law

Wills Preparation

IHT Advice

Estate Administration

Deputyship Applications

Business Development

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

STEP Accreditation

Law Degree

Job description

Private Client Lawyer, 2+ PQE - Essex – A superb opportunity has arisen to join an established practice based in Essex offering genuine long-term prospects. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Cassie on 01214541004 or email [e-mail] with your CV.

JOB TITLE: Private Client Lawyer
PQE: 2-5 years PQE
LOCATION: Essex
SALARY: £DOE

THE ROLE:
The successful Private Client Lawyer will be responsible for the management of a busy and full caseload with minimum supervision, to include the preparation of Lasting Power of Attorney, wills (including the provision of IHT advice) dealing with the administration of estates and trust work and Deputyship applications. You will also be involved with the business development of the department. Secretarial support will be provided.

THE CANDIDATE:
The appointed Private Client Lawyer will be at least 2 years’ PQE and be joining a supportive firm. You will ideally be STEP accredited (not essential) and be able to work with minimal supervision to high standards. You will be self-motivated, organised and able to communicate to both team members and clients clearly and respectfully.

THE FIRM:
Our client is a well-established regional practice. Boasting a highly skilled private client team acting on behalf of a consistent client base, this is an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a relaxed and collegiate environment.

SALARY & BENEFITS:
Salary dependent on experience plus access to career progression and training, real work life balance, flexible working patterns, well-being support.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.