Private Client Solicitor

Boyes Turner; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Reading seeks a motivated Wills, Trusts & Probate/Private Client Solicitor to join their friendly team. The role involves managing full caseloads in probate, advising on estates, and collaborating on complex tax planning. The ideal candidate will possess 2-5 years' experience and a proactive approach to client service in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Private medical cover

Wellbeing hour

Cycle to work scheme

Bring your dog to work

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a full probate caseload independently.
• Interest in tax, trusts, and estate planning.
• Strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload focusing on probate and advising on Wills and Trusts.
• Provide estate and tax planning for High-Net-Worth individuals.
• Develop strong client relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Commercial awareness

Proactivity

Education

STEP qualification or working towards

2-5 years’ experience in Wills, Probate and Private Client work

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

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We are currently looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Wills, Trusts & Probate/Private Client Solicitor to join our well-regarded and friendly team based in Reading.

You will manage a full caseload with an initial focus on probate, while also advising on wills, trusts, LPAs and broader estate planning matters.

There is also the opportunity to work closely with a partner on complex tax and estate planning for High-Net-Worth individuals. Prior experience in these areas, or a genuine interest in developing expertise, would be a distinct advantage.

We currently operate a hybrid working pattern. The successful candidate will be expected to attend our Reading office 2 to 3 days per week, with the remainder of the week worked remotely.

Experience/ Attributes required

• 2–5 years’ experience in Wills, Probate and broader Private Client work
• Confident managing a full probate caseload independently
• Experience or interest in tax, trust and estate planning matters
• STEP qualified or working towards STEP qualification
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with case management or workflow systems
• Excellent attention to detail, with a methodical and process-driven approach
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commercially aware and proactive, with a genuine interest in business development and supporting the growth of the team

Work type

• Probate and estate administration (full caseload)
• Drafting wills, LPAs and trusts
• Estate and tax planning for High-Net-Worth individuals, business owners, and cross-border clients
• Inheritance tax advice
• Trust work and trust administration
• Advising elderly clients and those with vulnerable or disabled dependants
• Supporting business development and helping grow the profile of our Private Wealth offering
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution and the employee pays 4%
• Life Assurance - 5 x final salary
• Private medical cover for employee
• An additional days holiday for your birthday
• A weekly wellbeing hour
• 8 hour per annum charity work
• Cycle to work scheme
• Bring your dog to work
• Social committee events
• Season ticket travel loan
• Eligible to purchase an additional five days holiday

Team structure

• 2 x Partners
• 1 x Senior Associate
• 2 x Paralegals

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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