Private Client Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Highweek; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Devon is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Lawyer. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience and be capable of managing their own caseload, covering wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Private healthcare scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in private client work.
• Open to Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, and experienced unqualified fee earners.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a full range of private client services.
• Draft wills and codicils.
• Manage probate and estate administration.

Skills

Private client work management

Drafting wills

Probate administration

Trust management

Estate and tax planning

Client advising

Job description

Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive/Experienced Fee Earner – Newton Abbot, Devon

Our client, awell-established and highly respected full-service law firm with offices across Devon are seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its busy and growing department.

This opportunity is ideal for a mid-level Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced unqualified Fee Earner who is confident in managing a varied caseload of wills, probate, trusts and estate planning matters

About the Role

As part of a supportive and collaborative private client team, you will:

• Advise clients on a full range of private client services, including:
• Drafting wills and codicils
• Probate and estate administration
• Trust creation and management
• Estate and lifetime tax planning, including inheritance tax (IHT) strategies
• Lasting powers of attorney and deputyship applications

Candidate Requirements

\

• Minimum 5 years' experience in private client work
• Open to Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives and experienced unqualified fee earners
• Ability to manage a caseload independently from initial instruction to completion

Why Join This Firm

• Highly competitive starting salary
• Flexible working – full-time and part-time considered
• Hybrid working options available
• Private healthcare scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Friendly, professional working environment

How to Apply

If you are looking for your next role as a Private Client Solicitor or Lawyer in Devon, click "Apply Now" to submit your CV

For a confidential conversation about this role or other private client law jobs in Devon, contact Paul Norman directly for a confidential, no obligation chat