Private Client Solicitor

Venn Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group is hiring a Private Client Solicitor in Bristol to manage a varied private client caseload and provide clear, practical advice to individuals, families and business owners.

You will develop your own client relationships while working with an experienced team, handling drafting, estate administration and compliance to a high standard.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Wills & Probate

Estate Administration

Drafting

Client Relationships

Caseload Management

Communication

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.