Private Client Solicitor

W H Darbyshire Solicitors; Lytham St Annes; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established legal practice in Lytham St. Annes is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to lead their Wills, Probate, and Trusts Department. This role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth, with excellent prospects for progression and the chance to work with a supportive team. The firm is known for its commitment to quality and client satisfaction, providing the autonomy and resources needed to excel in your legal career. If you are a motivated solicitor with a passion for private client law, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a reputable firm.

Benefits

Excellent progression prospects

Supportive work environment

Access to extensive client base

Pathway to partnership

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Head the Wills, Probate and Trusts Department.
• Advise clients on inheritance tax, estate planning, and trusts.

Skills

Private Client Law

Inheritance Tax

Estate Planning

Powers of Attorney

Trusts

Client Management

Education

Admitted Solicitor

STEP Qualification

Job description

We are a long-established small practice dealing in non-contentious legal work in Lytham St. Annes and are looking for an admitted solicitor, with an excellent working knowledge of the relevant area of law to head our Wills, Probate and Trusts Department. They will join the firm with the ambition and ability to fulfil the roles and responsibilities as head of probate.

Minimum 2-year PQE Private Client Solicitor

Ideally you will be STEP qualified.

Tasks

The firm is seeking to hire a new Private Client Solicitor into our office in Lytham St. Annes. We have an outstanding reputation in the Fylde Coast with a local client base. You will be advising clients on the following areas:

1. Inheritance tax
2. Estate planning
3. Powers of Attorney
4. Trusts

This role comes with excellent prospects for progression.

Requirements

You will be a Private Client Solicitor with 2PQE+

1. There is no upper limit in PQE
2. Ideally you will be STEP qualified, or willing to work to gain that qualification.
3. Ability to work individually
4. Client focused mindset

Benefits

Salary is competitive dependent on experience

1. Excellent progression prospects

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join this leading firm in Lytham St. Annes.

The firm prides itself on high levels of recommendations showing their focus on the quality of their work. We offer full autonomy and support to our employees alongside access to an extensive client base to build your network. The firm's supportive nature means there is always opportunity for managerial elements to be built into your legal career. This is matched with a well-trodden pathway to being promoted to being a partner. We have a strong retention rate due to our friendly and supportive environment and willingness for new ideas.