Private Client Solicitor

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

Job summary

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd in Ormskirk is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their team. You will manage your own caseload of private client matters and handle from inception to completion.

Ideal candidates will have a background in wills, estate administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney, with at least 3 years PQE. A practical, commercial approach and strong communication are essential in a supportive, progressive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience handling own private client caseload.
• Practical and commercial approach.
• Strong communication and rapport-building.
• Aim to become client’s trusted advisor.
• Desire to learn and be ambitious.
• Experience in wills, estate administration, LPA preparation.
• Contentious probate experience.
• 3+ years PQE.
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• IT competent.

Responsibilities

• Manage own private client caseload from inception to completion.
• Take instructions and prepare Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (health, welfare, and property/financial affairs).
• Handle Estate Administration.
• Assist with contentious probate matters where applicable.
• Work within an experienced team to deliver high-quality service.

Skills

Caseload management

Private client

Commercial mindset

Relationship building

Strong communication

Learning mindset

Ambition

Diligence

Adaptability

Professional appearance

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Timekeeping

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Salary

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40,000 - 60,000

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Ormskirk, Lancashire

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

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role must have the following:

• 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.