Private Client Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive-Pontyclun

Chadwick Nott; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Christmas closure days

Flexible working

STEP progression guidance

Mentoring from Head of Department

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its Private Client Department in Pontyclun. The role involves handling wills, LPAs, probate, and estate administration within a supportive team.

The successful candidate will manage both straightforward and more complex matters with supervision and have strong client-care skills. STEP qualification or progress toward STEP is highly desirable, with a competitive package dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in wills, LPAs and probate.
• Strong client care skills and a sensitive, professional approach.
• Good drafting, organisation and file management skills.
• STEP qualification or willingness to work towards STEP is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft wills and related documents.
• Manage lasting powers of attorney and probate work.
• Oversee estate administration and professional executor duties.
• Handle trusts and Court of Protection matters where appropriate.
• Take on straightforward and more complex matters with supervision.
• Collaborate with solicitors, trainees and support staff.

Skills

Wills

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Probate

Estate administration

Trusts

Education

Solicitor qualification

Chartered Legal Executive qualification

STEP (desirable)

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Pontyclun

Location: Pontyclun

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (part time considered)

Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Overview

A well established regional law firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its busy and respected Private Client Department in Pontyclun. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad and rewarding private client practice within a supportive, progressive and friendly team.

The Role

• Wills
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Probate and estate administration
• Professional executor and full estate administration work
• Trusts (where appropriate)
• Court of Protection matters (where appropriate)
• Exposure to estate disputes and contentious probate (depending on experience and interest)
• Handling both straightforward and more complex matters with appropriate supervision
• Working collaboratively with solicitors, trainees and support staff

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in wills, LPAs and probate
• Strong client care skills and a sensitive, professional approach
• Good drafting, organisation and file management skills
• Confidence managing files with appropriate supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively within a close knit team
• Sound judgment and awareness of when to elevate technical or sensitive issues
• Interest in developing a broader private client practice
• STEP qualification, TEP status or willingness to work towards STEP (highly desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Supportive and progressive working environment
• Mentoring from a TEP qualified Head of Department
• Exposure to a broad range of private client work
• Good administrative and drafting support
• Modern systems and technology
• Birthday day off
• Additional office closure days over Christmas
• Enhanced sickness benefits (after qualifying period)
• Flexible working considered where possible
• Support for professional development, including STEP progression
• Opportunity to contribute to the department's continued growth

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.