Private Client Solicitor

VennGroup; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

VennGroup is recruiting a Private Client Solicitor in Bristol to join its established law firm client. You will manage a varied private client caseload, providing clear and practical advice to individuals and families.

You will develop your own client relationships while working with an experienced team, handling wills, probate, trusts and estate administration, and supporting high-quality client care and compliance across the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in Private Client law is essential.
• Strong drafting, communication and client-care skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload independently.
• Advise on Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration.
• Draft Wills, Trust documentation and other legal documents.
• Handle estate administration from initial instruction through to completion.

Skills

Caseload management

Wills & Probate law

Drafting skills

Client relationship building

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Experience in Private Client Law

Job description

The Role

An established law firm is looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join its growing team in Bristol.

You will manage a varied private client caseload, providing clear and practical advice to individuals, families and business owners. The role offers the opportunity to develop your own client relationships while working alongside an experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload independently.
• Advise on Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration.
• Advise clients on estate planning and inheritance matters.
• Deal with more complex estates and high-value matters where appropriate.
• Draft Wills, Trust documentation and other legal documents.
• Handle estate administration from initial instruction through to completion.
• Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm.
• Contribute to networking, marketing and business development activities.
• Maintain high standards of compliance, file management and client care.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced Private Client Lawyer.
• Experience within Private Client law is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate and Estate Administration.
• Trusts and tax experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Strong drafting, communication and client-care skills.
• Commercially aware with an interest in developing client relationships.
• Well-organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Applications welcomed from candidates at different levels of experience.