Private Client Solicitor/ Exec/ Senior Paralegal

Simpson Judge Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pet-friendly working environment

Staff discounts and rewards

Long-service recognition

Job summary

Simpson Judge Ltd in Lincolnshire seeks a Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Senior Paralegal to join its private client team. You will handle probate, complex wills and estate planning, managing matters from instruction to completion while collaborating with colleagues.

The role offers 35 hours per week with 25 days of leave, and flexible working arrangements after probation. Salary is £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in private client matters.
• Experience handling probate, trusts and complex Wills end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on private client matters.
• Prepare documentation for Wills, Probate and Estate planning.
• Manage estates and trusts from instruction to completion.
• Assist with Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.
• Support business development initiatives and growth of the team.

Skills

Independent caseload management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Business development

Organised

Tools

Case management software

Legal IT systems

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive / Senior Paralegal

Location: Skegness, Lincolnshire
Working Arrangement: Permanent homeworking available following an initial training and probationary period
Hours: 35 hours per week
Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established legal practice that is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Senior Paralegal to join its growing private client team.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a varied caseload, with a particular focus on probate, complex Wills and estate planning. You will be expected to manage matters independently from initial instruction through to completion, while working collaboratively with colleagues across the department.

There will also be opportunities to contribute to the continued development and growth of the private client team, including supporting business development initiatives and helping shape the future direction of the department.

Key Areas of Work

The role will involve advising clients and preparing documentation across a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Complex and bespoke Wills
• Probate and estate administration
• Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection matters
• Trusts
• Estate and succession planning
• Inheritance Tax and wealth planning
• Related private client advice

About You

To be considered, you should have at least 4 years' experience handling a broad range of private client matters, with demonstrable experience of managing probate, trusts and complex Wills from start to finish with minimal supervision.

You will ideally be:

• An experienced Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Senior Paralegal
• Confident managing your own caseload independently
• Technically strong across probate, Wills and estate planning
• Comfortable using case management and legal IT systems
• Client-focused with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team
• Commercially aware and willing to contribute to business development
• Organised, proactive and committed to delivering a high standard of client service

What's on Offer

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• 35-hour working week
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Potential for permanent homeworking following probation and training
• Flexible working arrangements
• Core working hours between 7am and 7pm
• Opportunities to accrue additional annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Support for ongoing training and professional development
• Funding towards relevant external courses and qualifications
• Practising certificate fees covered where applicable
• Christmas office closure
• Staff discounts and rewards
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and social events
• Long-service recognition
• Casual dress days
• Pet-friendly working environment
• On-site parking

Please note:

The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and complete a DBS check.