Private Client Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Venn Group, Bristol invites applications from a Private Client Solicitor to join a growing team in the city. The role involves managing a varied private client caseload, delivering practical advice to individuals, families and business owners, and developing your own client relationships within an experienced team.

You will work on Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration while maintaining high standards of compliance and client care.

Qualifications

• Capable of managing a varied private client caseload.
• Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate and Estate Administration.
• Experience with trusts and tax is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload independently.
• Advise on Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration.
• Draft Wills, Trust documents and other legal instruments.
• Handle estate administration from instruction to completion.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm.
• Support networking, marketing and business development.

Skills

Caseload management

Wills and probate knowledge

Estate administration

Drafting and drafting precision

Client relationship skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent

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.