Private Client Solicitor

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

Job summary

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd seeks a Private Client Solicitor in Lichfield to manage an own caseload of private client matters from inception to completion. The role is full-time and permanent, offering a competitive salary within £40,000–£60,000 and a supportive working environment.

The ideal candidate will handle wills, estate planning, estates administration, and Lasting Powers of Attorney with a client-centric, commercially minded approach.

Qualifications

• Experience handling own caseload of private client matters.
• Practical and commercial approach to cases.
• Strong communication and ability to build rapport.
• Desire to be trusted advisor to clients.
• Willingness to learn and be ambitious.
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Handle own private client caseload from inception to completion.
• Draft wills, estate planning, and estate administration.
• Take instructions and prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney (Health & Welfare, Property & Finance).
• Assist with contentions probate matters where applicable.

Skills

Caseload management

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Client advisory mindset

Attention to detail

IT competent

Will drafting (complex wills)

Estate administration

Contentious probate experience

LPA preparation

Learning mindset

Organisation

Adaptability

Professional appearance

Education

PQE 3 years

Job description

Salary

40,000 - 60,000

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Lichfield, Staffordshire

My client is looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join their team in Lichfield Staffordshire. 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.

• 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.