Private Client Solicitor

eNL Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

eNL Legal Recruitment is representing a long-established regional law firm in Greater Manchester seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to launch a private client career within their wills & probate team.

You will manage your own developing caseload on wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and estate administration, meeting clients in the office or at their homes, and progressing matters to completion.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of wills, lasting powers of attorney and estate administration.
• Desire to work towards STEP qualification would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, organisational and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own developing caseload of private client matters, advising on wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate, estate administration and Court of Protection matters.
• Meet with clients in the office and at their homes or care settings; prepare legal documentation, submit probate applications and progress matters to completion.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Client care

Education

Newly Qualified Solicitor (NQ)

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / NQ / Greater Manchester / c£55,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to launch their private client career within a supportive and well established wills & probate team–

PQE REQUIRED: NQ

LOCATION: Greater Manchester

SALARY: Up to £55,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join a busy and well established wills & probate department. Working within a friendly and supportive team, you will manage your own developing caseload of private client matters, advising clients on wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate, estate administration and Court of Protection matters. You will meet with clients both in the office and at their homes or care settings, prepare legal documentation, submit applications to the probate registry and manage matters through to completion. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your existing experience while developing your career within a fast-paced and highly regarded private client team.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are sought from Newly Qualified Solicitors with experience gained within a private client or wills & probate department. You will possess a sound understanding of wills, lasting powers of attorney and estate administration together with excellent communication, organisational and client care skills. A desire to work towards STEP qualification would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive and committed to delivering exceptional client service whilst developing their technical expertise within a supportive environment. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use would be preferred.

THE FIRM:

This opportunity is with a long established and highly respected regional law firm that has built an excellent reputation for delivering friendly, professional legal advice across the North West. With multiple office locations and recognised accreditations, the firm combines traditional client care values with a modern approach to legal practice. Offering a comprehensive benefits package, structured training and development, and genuine opportunities for career progression, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious NQ Solicitor to establish a successful career in private client law.

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