Private Client Solicitor

BMA Recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor/Lawyer to manage Probate processes and provide comprehensive Estate Planning services. This role emphasizes building strong client relationships while coordinating the transfer of Estate assets. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of relevant PQE and be qualified as a Solicitor or Cilex Lawyer. This position offers a salary range of £60,000 - £85,000 depending on experience, along with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Must have good experience particularly with Trusts.
• Proven ability to handle Probate and Estate Planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Broadening the range of legal services provided to clients.
• Supporting clients through the Probate process.
• Coordinating collection and distribution of Estate assets.

Skills

Experience with Trusts

Probate knowledge

Client advisory skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor / Cilex Lawyer

Job description

Job Description

Role : Private Client Solicitor / Lawyer

PQE : 3 years +

Qualification : Qualified Solicitor / Cilex Lawyer

Reports to : COFA & COLP

Supports : The Practice Manager

Direct Reports : None

Salary : £60,000 - £85,000 depending on experience

Location : Thame, Oxfordshire

Hybrid working : Yes,

Hours : Monday Friday 9am 5pm

Start date : ASAP

Experience : Must have good experience particularly with Trusts,

The Role

The role of the Private Client Solicitor is to broaden the range of legal services we can provide to clients, supporting, advising and guiding clients through the Probate process.

Coordinate the collecting in or transferring of Estate assets; including the payment of all liabilities and Inheritance Tax (IHT) and then distributing the net estate to the beneficiaries of the Will (or to the next of kin if there is no Will).

Provision of client advice on Lifetime and Estate Planning, Will Writing, Trust Drafting / Administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Key Contributions and Outputs

Undertaking a broad range of Private Client legal work, to include Probate, Will drafting, Trust administration and the preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorneys

Maintain strong relationships with Fina...