Private Client Solicitor 1+ PQE

QED Legal; Hertford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Hertford, UK is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 1+ years of experience. The role involves managing a diverse caseload that includes wills, estate planning, and probate administration. The firm offers a structured progression path within a large team, along with a supportive environment and various benefits, such as 25 days of holiday, agile working, and a bonus scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your legal career in a top-tier firm.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Agile working

Bonus scheme

Cash plan

Supportive environment

Development opportunities

Social events

Qualifications

• 1+ year post-qualifying experience in relevant practice area.
• Experience in handling wills, powers of attorney, and trusts.
• Ability to work independently in a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload in wills and estate planning.
• Supervise junior members as required.
• Provide advice on taxation related to estates.

Skills

Experience in probate and estate administration

Knowledge of inheritance tax and capital gains tax

Ability to handle a caseload independently

Excellent communication skills

Education

Private client-specific accreditation like STEP or SFE

Job description

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR – 1–3+ PQE

HERTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE • £45K – £55K

QED Legal is working on an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Associate to join a well‑established, top‑tier law firm in Hertford, Herts.

The role is a Private Client Solicitor position that offers a clear structure for progression and development within a large and successful team. It will involve managing a caseload in areas such as wills and estate planning, powers of attorney, probate and estate administration, personal taxation, trusts and trust administration, and will include a supervisory element.

The ideal candidate must:

• Have 1+ year post‑qualifying experience in a relevant area of practice.
• Be experienced in handling a caseload that includes probate and administration of estates, wills, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, inheritance tax, and capital gains tax.
• Hold, or be working towards, a private client‑specific accreditation or qualification such as STEP or SFE.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday
• Agile working
• Bonus scheme
• Cash plan
• Supportive environment
• Development opportunities
• Social events!

If this role sounds appealing to you, you fit the criteria above, and you would like to learn more about the firm and the package, get in touch to have a conversation about the role and what other roles might suit your needs. We can discuss in confidence.