Private Client Solicitor

QED Legal LLP; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their top-tier team in Hertfordshire. This exciting role offers a structured path for progression while managing a diverse caseload that includes Wills, probate, and estate administration. The firm prides itself on providing a supportive environment with numerous development opportunities. With a focus on work-life balance, including agile working options, this role is perfect for someone looking to advance their career in private client law. If you have the relevant experience and are eager to grow within a reputable firm, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

25 days holidays + birthday

Volunteering Day

2 Christmas days shut down

5% match pension

Health insurance

Social Committees

Agile working – 2 days WFH

Supportive environment

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years post-qualifying experience in private client law.
• Experience in managing a caseload including Wills and Probate.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Wills, estate planning, and Trusts.
• Supervise and support junior team members in case management.

Skills

Probate and Administration of Estates

Wills

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Trusts

Inheritance Tax

Capital Gains Tax

Private Client Accreditation (STEP/SFE)

Education

Post-qualifying experience in relevant area

Private Client specific accreditation

Job description

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR - 1-3 PQE

HERTFORDSHIRE

£45K - £58K

QED Legal is working on an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor / Associate to join a well-established and top tier law firm in Hertfordshire.

The role is a Private Client Solicitor role which offers a good structure for progression and development in a large and successful team. The role will involve managing a caseload of a wide range of areas, including Wills and estate planning, Powers of Attorney, probate and estate administration, personal taxation, Trusts and Trust administration, with a supervisory element to the position.

The ideal candidate must:

1. Have +1 years post-qualifying experience in a relevant area of practice
2. Be experienced with handling a caseload including Probate and Administration of Estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Inheritance Tax, and Capital Gains Tax.
3. A private client specific accreditation or qualification such as STEP or SFE would be ideal, or working towards it.

Benefits include:

1. 25 days holidays + birthday
2. Volunteering Day
3. 2 Christmas days shut down
4. 5% match pension
5. Health insurance
6. Social Committees
7. Agile working – 2 days WFH
8. Supportive environment
9. Development opportunities

If this role sounds appealing to you, you fit the criteria above and would like to know further information on the firm and their package, get in touch with me and we can have a conversation about this role, and what other roles may cater to your needs.

If you believe you match the requirements for this role, or know someone who does, then get in touch with our Senior Legal Consultant Leah Roberts.

Email: [e-mail]

Mobile: [phone]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaharoberts/

Or by applying to this vacancy.