Private Client Solicitor - Hybrid

Askews Solicitors Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in North Yorkshire is seeking an experienced solicitor for their Private Client department. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years PQE, experience in wills, probate, and trusts, and the ability to manage a case load. Strong client care and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a desire to participate in business development. An attractive salary package, including a generous bonus scheme, is offered.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Attractive salary package

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE in Private Client law.
• Experience in wills, probate, powers of attorney, and trusts.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle own case load in Private Client matters.
• Engage in business development activities.
• Opportunity to work on contentious probate matters.

Skills

Experience in handling case load

Strong client care skills

Interpersonal skills

Business development participation

Education

3 years PQE

STEP diploma (preferably)

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced solicitor or executive to join our growing Private Client department. The Private Client department receives an exciting and varied mix of cases, has a very loyal client base and is well regarded across Cleveland and North Yorkshire.
The successful Private Client candidate will be at least 3 years PQE (preferably having attained the STEP diploma) will be experienced in handling their own case load, and demonstrate good experience in the areas of wills, probate, powers of attorney, Court of Protection applications, and trusts.

Private Client experience with HNW individuals, estate planning matters and farming clients is also desirable.
We also have a significant and wide-ranging caseload of contentious probate matters. It is not a requirement of the role that candidates carry out contentious work but, should the candidate have appropriate experience and wish to develop a caseload mixing contentious and non-contentious work then that opportunity certainly exists with the balance between work types to be discussed.

The candidate would work well as part of a team as well as on your own initiative, will be IT literate, will have strong client care and interpersonal skills, be self motivated and will have a desire to participate in business development activities.
We are offering an attractive salary package which includes a generous bonus scheme which is paid q...