Private Client Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Ipswich is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to manage a diverse caseload. This role includes advising high net worth individuals and dealing with complex estate administration and succession issues. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years PQE, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with vulnerable clients. This position offers the opportunity to enhance legal skills while supporting a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post-qualification experience in private client work.
• Experience with vulnerable clients and complex estate administration.
• Interest in pursuing STEP qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and conduct meetings with clients.
• Develop and supervise junior team members.
• Conduct legal research and draft documents.

Skills

Communication

Team Skills

Legal Research

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer

STEP Qualification (desirable)

Job description

Private Client Solicitor – Ipswich

Excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a high calibre and successful law firm based in Ipswich.Ideally you will have at least 3 years of relevant post qualification experience as you will be responsible for your own caseload as well as working alongside the members of the Lifetime Planning team.

Purpose of the Role:
Amongst other matters, you can expect to work on complex estate administration involving taxable estates, often with agricultural and business elements, preparation of deeds of variation and declarations of trust.
You will advise clients on issues surrounding succession, tax and mental capacity and will be working within the team who have specialism in advising both high net worth individuals as well as elderly and vulnerable clients and their families. You will also work on Court of Protection matters.
You will have the opportunity to work across all areas of private client work to build your skills across the discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage your own caseload, including good financial housekeeping
• Develop, support, supervise and coach more junior members of the team
• Conduct meetings with clients, either face to face or remotely
• Assess legal issues and advise accordingly
• Advise on costs and scope of work
• Conduct legal research
• Draft documents and letters
• Keep up to date with law and practice
• Assist the Lifetime Planning Team based in other offices when required
• Assist in the development of long-term client relationships including assisting and attending business development activities

Skills and experience required:

• Be qualified as a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer
• You will have at least two years of post-qualification relevant experience in private client work, particularly estate administration and working with vulnerable clients
• STEP qualification, or part qualified, is desirable or with a keen interest in working towards this
• Be knowledgeable in complex private client work
• Excellent communication and team skills

If you have the skills and experience required and want to work for a highly respected and successful firm, please don’t hesitate to apply.

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