Private Client Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Reading is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its Wills & Inheritance Team. You will manage your own varied caseload, advising on wills, probate, tax planning and trust matters.

The role offers ownership of caseload with opportunities for progression in a supportive, collaborative firm, with training and development on offer. Up to £80,000 p.a. plus bonus and strong career prospects.

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in private client law
• Experience advising on wills, probate and estate planning is desirable
• Ability to manage own caseload and contribute to team development

Responsibilities

• Manage your own varied caseload of private client matters
• Advise on wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and estate administration
• Support trust administration and Court of Protection matters
• Develop relationships with referrers and contribute to business development

Skills

Private Client

Wills & Inheritance

Client advising

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

5+ PQE | Wills & Inheritance

A Legal 500 ranked firm are looking to welcome an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to its well-established Wills & Inheritance Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a 5+ PQE private client lawyer who is looking to take the next step in their career within a highly regarded, supportive and progressive firm.

The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of your own caseload while becoming an important member of the wider team, with genuine scope for career progression and increased responsibility. For those operating at a more senior level, there are also opportunities available within the wider Private Client team.

The Role

You will manage your own varied caseload of private client matters, advising clients across areas including:

• Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Probate and estate administration
• Tax and estate planning
• Trust administration
• Court of Protection matters

Alongside your own fee-earning responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to play an active role in the development of the wider team.

This will include:

• Providing technical guidance and support to more junior colleagues
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior fee earners
• Contributing to the strategic development of the department
• Developing and strengthening relationships with existing referrers and professional contacts
• Getting involved in networking, business development and marketing initiatives
• Helping to raise the profile of the Private Client team and the wider firm within the local community and professional networks

You'll benefit from:

• Up to £80,000 p.a + bonus
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progressionThe chance to take on greater responsibility within the team
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to develop your own professional network and contribute to the growth of the department

If you're an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking for a role where you can continue to develop, take on meaningful responsibility and have a genuine influence within a well-regarded firm, we'd love to hear from you.