Private Client Solicitor

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary according to experience

20 days annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their Stockport team. You will handle wills, LPAs and straightforward estate administration with minimal supervision.

Applicants should have at least 3 years PQE in private client work, with additional experience in trusts, tax, or Court of Protection an advantage. The role offers an attractive salary commensurate with experience, 20 days' holiday and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE in Private Client work (Solicitor or CILEX).
• Experience drafting Wills, LPAs and administration of straightforward estates with minimal supervision.
• Experience of trusts, tax, HNW or Court of Protection work is an advantage.
• Working towards STEP an advantage but not a necessity.

Responsibilities

• Draft Wills, LPAs and administer straightforward estates with supervision.
• Build relationships to help develop the Private Client Department.
• Provide high quality client care and meet deadlines.

Skills

Private Client experience

Wills & LPAs

Estate administration

Trusts

Court of Protection

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

3+ years PQE in Private Client

Tools

Case management software

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for experienced Private Client Solicitor to join my clients team in their Stockport offices.

Responsibilities

• Be qualified with a minimum of 3 years PQE in the field of Private Client work (Solicitor or CILEX)
• Have essential experience in drafting and dealing with Wills, LPAs and the administration of straightforward estates with minimum supervision
• Experience of trusts, tax, HNW or Court of Protection work an advantage
• Working towards STEP an advantage but not a necessity
• Be conscious of the need to build relationships to help develop the Private Client Department

Essential Skills

• Have excellent organisational skills
• Have a proven ability of working to deadlines
• Be able to work independently but also with the other members in the Team
• Be personable and have good interpersonal skills
• Have good IT skills, preferably with experience on case management systems

Salary and Benefits

• Salary according to experience
• 20 days annual leave plus normal Bank Holidays
• Pension

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.