Private Client Solicitor

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormskirk, Lancashire. This permanent Private Client Solicitor role offers the chance to own a varied caseload within an established firm.

You will manage your own private client matters from instruction through to completion, supported by a collaborative team and a culture of professional development. The ideal candidate handles wills, estate planning, wills drafting, probate and lasting powers of attorney, with attention to detail and a practical, commercial approach.

Qualifications

• Background in handling own caseload of private client matters.
• Strong communication skills and client-focused approach.
• Proactive and commercially minded with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of private client matters from instruction to completion.
• Draft wills, estate planning and lasting powers of attorney.
• Handle estate administration and probate tasks efficiently.

Skills

Caseload management

Commercial mindset

Strong communication

Client relationship building

Timekeeping

IT skills

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Organisation

Education

3+ years PQE

Job description

Salary

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40,000 - 60,000

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Ormskirk, Lancashire

My client is looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join their team in Ormskirk. This full-time role will be varied and challenging, where you will work on your own caseload of quality private client matters. The successful candidate will be expected to deal with all aspects of the matter from inception through to completion. We offer a competitive salary and a supportive, progressive working environment working within an experienced team.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role must have the following:

• A background in handling their own caseload of private client matters
• A practical and commercial approach
• Good personal skills and the ability to build a rapport and network
• A desire to become their client’s trusted advisor
• Strong communication
• A strong desire to learn
• Enthusiastic and ambitious
• Hardworking and organised
• Adaptable and accommodating
• A smart and tidy appearance
• Excellent attention to detail
• IT competent
• Excellent timekeeping and attendanceThe ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:
• Will drafting including complex wills, estate and inheritance tax planning.
• Estate Administration.
• Taking instructions and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney for both health and welfare and property and financial affairs.
• Experience in ‘contentious probate matters
• Applications will be accepted for candidates with at least 3 years PQE.