Private Client Solicitor – Birmingham – Birmingham

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Private Client Solicitor for a Birmingham-based, hybrid role within a well-established national firm. You will join a senior team, handle your own caseload, and assist the Head of Department on high-value matters.

The position requires a qualified Private Client Solicitor capable of managing complex cases, with experience in wills, estates, trusts, and probate. Excellent client care and ability to supervise juniors are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Private Client Solicitor with ability to manage a caseload and supervise juniors.
• Strong client-focused communication and empathy when advising on sensitive matters.
• Experience handling Wills, Inheritance tax planning and estate administration.
• Ability to draft Lasting Powers of Attorney and manage probate-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Managing new enquiries
• Drafting Wills
• Dealing with inheritance tax and estate planning
• Setting up Trusts
• Dealing with Probate and estate administration
• Drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney

Skills

Caseload management

Empathetic client service

Communication skills

Team supervision

Education

Qualified Private Client Solicitor

Job description

Private Client Solicitor – Birmingham
Hybrid working

Overview

A new opportunity exists for a Private Client Solicitor to join this well-established national firm.

Joining a team of high experienced lawyers, you will be based in Birmingham and work alongside the Head of Department, assisting on high value cases and managing your own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Managing new enquiries
• Drafting Wills
• Dealing with Inheritance tax and estate planning
• Setting up Trusts
• Dealing with Probate and estate administration
• Drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney

About you

• Qualified Private Client Solicitor
• Able to manage a caseload, assist with complex cases and supervise juniors within the team
• Providing clear and empathetic advice to clients during sensitive times
• Excellent people skills and able to build a good rapport with vulnerable clients and third parties
• Experience in contentious Probate matters an advantage but not essential

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £50000 – £65000 per annum
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands