Private Client Solicitor

VennGroup; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday leave

Death in service benefit

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season ticket loans

Regular social events

Referral schemes

Charity leave

Job summary

Venn Group's specialist Legal Recruitment team is recruiting a Wills & Probate Solicitor on behalf of a well-established law firm in Greater Manchester. The role offers the chance to work on high-value Private Client matters within a supportive team.

You will manage Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and Trust matters, draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, and advise on inheritance tax planning. The firm seeks a solicitor with 2–3 years PQE and strong client care skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2–3 years' PQE in Wills & Probate or Private Client law.
• Experience managing Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and Trust matters with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and client care skills, especially with vulnerable clients.
• Ability to work efficiently to deadlines and manage a busy caseload.
• Strong IT skills, including case management systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration matters.
• Drafting simple and complex Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and related Private Client documents.
• Advising clients on inheritance tax planning, estate planning, trusts and probate matters.
• Assisting with high-value Court of Protection and Private Client cases.
• Handling both simple and complex estate administration matters.
• Supporting clients through sensitive circumstances with empathy and professionalism.
• Managing new enquiries, correspondence and client communications.

Skills

Wills & Probate

Private Client

Court of Protection

Communication

Time management

IT skills

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Venn Group's specialist Legal Recruitment team is recruiting for a Wills & Probate Solicitor on behalf of a well-established and long-standing law firm with in Greater Manchester. This permanent opportunity offers the chance to work alongside highly experienced Private Client lawyers, assisting on high-value matters while developing your expertise within a supportive and collaborative team.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a varied caseload of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration matters
• Drafting simple and complex Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and associated Private Client documentation
• Advising clients on inheritance tax planning, estate planning, trusts and probate matters
• Assisting with high-value Court of Protection and Private Client cases
• Handling both simple and complex estate administration matters
• Supporting clients through sensitive circumstances with empathy and professionalism
• Managing new enquiries, correspondence and client communications
• Maintaining accurate records using the firm's case management systems

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2-3 years' PQE in Wills & Probate or Private Client law
• Strong experience managing Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and Trust matters with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and client care skills, particularly when supporting vulnerable clients and bereaved families
• Ability to work efficiently to deadlines and manage a busy caseload
• Strong IT skills, including experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience dealing with contentious probate matters would be advantageous

Key Details

• Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
• Location: Greater Manchester
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full-time
• Start Date: ASAP

Why Consider This Role?

• Join a respected and established law firm with a strong reputation in Private Client work
• Work alongside highly experienced lawyers on high-value and complex matters
• Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development
• Generous annual leave entitlement and ongoing training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Paid birthday leave
• Death in service benefit, cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loans (subject to qualifying periods)
• Regular social events, referral schemes and charity leave initiatives