Private Client Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Kirbys LLP; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal field is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their dynamic team in the picturesque town of Harrogate. This role involves managing a diverse range of private client matters, including wills, trusts, and estate administration, ensuring clients receive the highest standard of care and service. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years' post-qualification experience and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious solicitors looking to advance their careers in a firm renowned for its excellence in private client work.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Ability to handle complex private client matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of private client matters from inception to conclusion.
• Deliver exceptional levels of service to clients.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Client Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Detail-Oriented

IT Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor/CILEx

STEP Membership

Tools

Legal Software

Job description

Kirbys Solicitors is a dynamic and progressive legal business with an enviable reputation for private client work based in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate.

We are looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join our team, with an outstanding reputation for delivering excellent client care.

The Role:

Working as part of the Private Client team, you will handle a variety of private client matters from inception to conclusion, including but not limited to:

• Wills
• Trusts
• Probate and estate administration
• Tax planning and advice
• Preparing and registering Powers of attorney

About you:

• You will be a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in providing outstanding private client advice.
• You will be able to handle complex and sensitive private client matters.
• You will be committed to delivering exceptional levels of service to clients.
• You will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional.
• You will be used to working to agreed key performance indicators and agreed levels of time recording and monthly billing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance in your career for an ambitious solicitor within a Law Firm that is known for its excellence in private client work.

Reports To

Head of Estates Department

Directors

Skills Required

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Ability to work with and within a team.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and professional approach.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent IT skills.

Qualifications / Experience

• Qualified Solicitor/CILEx (or other) with at least 5 years PQE or proven track record of extensive and relevant experience.
• STEP (Membership).

General

• Resides within a 20-mile radius of Harrogate.
• Full UK/EU driving licence and own transport.

If this sounds like what you are looking for, please apply and send us your CV. We are looking forward to speaking to you.