Private Client Solicitor

Ashville Knight; Sheet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a motivated Private Client Solicitor to join their Petersfield office. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, providing expert legal advice, and engaging in business development within a supportive environment. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent bonus scheme, and the potential for flexible work hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent bonus scheme

Company pension

Standard holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year PQE in Private Client law required.
• Desirable: STEP qualification.
• Proven track record of achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Provide advice on Wills, Probate, last powers of attorney, and trusts.
• Network to generate new business and enhance the firm's reputation.

Skills

Fee earning experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Business development skills

Job description

Our client is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their busy team in their Petersfield office. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and client-focused solicitor to play a key role in providing expert legal services within a friendly and supportive team environment.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Wills drafting
• Probate administration
• Court of Protection / Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)
• Tax planning and advice
• Trust set up and administration
• Limited contentious probate work

Duties will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Providing advice on Wills, Probate and Estate administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection work and Trusts.
• Demonstrating a compassionate and sensitive approach when dealing with elderly or incapacitated clients.
• Proactively networking and marketing to generate new business and enhance the firm's reputation.
• Maintaining good billing records and meeting targets within the team.
• Experience of contentious probate work is desirable but not essential.

Desired skills:

• Fee earning experience essential within Private Client with at least 1 years PQE +.
• Proven track record of achieving targets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• STEP qualification desired but not essential.
• Business development and networking skills.

What they offer:

• Competitive salary: GBP40K - GBP60K (dependent on experience).
• Full or part time hours considered.
• Excellent bonus scheme.
• Standard holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension.

If you are a motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.