Private Client Solicitor 4+ PQE

QED Legal LLP; Jarrow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Essex seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor with 4+ years PQE. The successful candidate will manage a high net worth client caseload, focusing on wills, estate planning, and trusts. They offer attractive benefits including work from home options and excellent long-term progression opportunities.

Benefits

Work from home options

Health care cash plan

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• 4+ years post-qualification experience in relevant area.
• Experience handling wills, estate planning, trusts, and tax issues.
• Motivated, positive attitude with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high net worth clients.
• Participate in networking events and community activities.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Client-centered focus

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Proactive relationship management

Education

Private client specific accreditation (STEP or SFE)

Job description

Overview

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR 4+ PQE – COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Salary: £55,000- £70,000

Opportunity

QED Legal is working on an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Private Client Solicitor / Associate to join a well-established and highly reputable law firm in Colchester, Essex.

The successful candidate will join this leading law firm, working with a high net worth client base built upon families and generations. They are collaborative and have a lot of work for someone to come in and pick up. The firm regularly participates in networking events and community activities, and there are strong progression opportunities within this progressive firm.

Ideal candidate

• Have 4+ years post-qualification, in relevant area of practice
• Be experienced with handling a caseload including wills, estate planning, trusts, tax issues, powers of attorney, general estate administration and inheritance matters
• A private client specific accreditation or working towards qualification such as STEP or SFE would be ideal

Personal attributes

• A client-centered focus and proactive maximising of client relationships
• A can-do, motivated & positive attitude
• Excellent communicator both written & oral

Why you should apply

They have a very attractive offer including work from home options, good long-term progression, an excellent reputation, life assurance, health care cash plan, private healthcare, and a cycle to work scheme. They also benefit from strong retention and tenure rates.

How to apply

If you believe you match the requirements to this role, or know someone who does, then get in touch with our Senior Legal Consultant Leah Roberts.

Email: [e-mail]

Mobile: [phone]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaharoberts/

Or by applying to this vacancy.

Synonym titles

private client solicitor, senior private client solicitor, junior private client solicitor, wills and probate solicitor, senior wills and probate solicitor, junior wills and probate solicitor, private client associate, senior private client associate, junior private client associate, wills and probate associate, senior wills and probate associate, head of private client, head of department.