Private Client Solicitor - 1 - 3 PQE

QED Legal; Uttlesford, Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in Saffron Walden is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 1-3 years PQE to join their dynamic team. This role offers excellent progression and development opportunities, along with competitive salary and benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience in estate planning, probate, and taxation, as well as relevant accreditations. With a supportive work environment, this position also promotes agile working, including two days of WFH.

Benefits

25 days holidays + birthday

Volunteering Day

2 days holiday shutdown at Christmas

5% matched pension

Health insurance

Social Committees

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post-qualification experience in relevant area.
• Proven experience with handling a caseload.
• Accreditation or working towards STEP/SFE ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including Wills, powers of attorney, and probate.
• Oversee trust administration and personal taxation matters.
• Provide supervision and guidance within the team.

Skills

Probate and Administration of Estates

Wills

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Trusts

Inheritance Tax

Capital Gains Tax

Education

Private client specific accreditation (STEP or SFE)

Job description

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR - 1-3 PQE
SAFFRON WALDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE
£46K - £55K

QED Legal is working on an exciting opportunity for aPrivate Client Associateand to join a well-established and top tier law firm inSaffron Walden, Herts.

The role is a Private Client Solicitor role which offers really good structure for progression and development in a large and successful team on hand. The role will involve managing a caseload of a wide range of areas, including Wills and estate planning, Powers of Attorney, probate and estate administration, personal taxation, Trusts and Trust administration and with a supervisory element to the position.

The ideal candidatemust:

• Have +1years post-qualifying, in relevant area of practise
• Be experienced with handling a caseload including Probate and Administration of Estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax.
• A private client specific accreditation or qualification such as STEP or SFE would be ideal, or working towards

Benefits include:

• 25 days holidays + birthday
• Volunteering Day
• 2 Christmas days shut down
• 5% match pension
• Health insurance
• Social Committees
• Agile working – 2 days WFH
• Supportive environment
• Development opportunities

If this role sounds appealing to you, you fit the criteria above and you would like to know further information on the firm and their package, get in touch with me & we can have a conversation about this role, and what other roles may cater to your needs and what might be relevant for you in confidence.