Private Client Solicitor | Leading Local Practice, High Exposure

QED Legal; London Borough of Enfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established North London law firm seeks a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2+ years PQE to join its Private Client Department. You will manage a varied caseload, delivering clear, practical advice and a high standard of client service.

Responsibilities include drafting wills and lasting powers of attorney, estate administration, probate applications, trusts, and Inheritance Tax planning.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with 2+ years' Private Client experience.
• Experience drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Solid background in estate administration and probate.

Responsibilities

• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Estate administration and probate matters.
• Applying for and obtaining Grants of Probate.
• Establishing and administering trusts.
• Advising on Inheritance Tax and related liabilities.
• Assisting with tax planning and estate planning.
• Managing client correspondence and progressing matters efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate time recording and costing procedures.
• Ensuring work complies with firm standards.

Skills

Private client law

Wills drafting

Estate administration

Probate

Trusts

Tax planning

Education

Solicitor qualification

CILEX qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive | 2+ PQE +Leading Local Practice

A well-established and successful law firm is looking to appoint a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2+ years’ PQE to join its dedicated and successful Private Client Department. This is a firm which sits at the heart of the North London legal community and has expcetional ties spanning London & Hertfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Lawyer looking to take ownership of their own caseload within a team committed to delivering an outstanding standard of client service.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, providing clear, practical advice and ensuring clients receive an efficient, professional and sensitive service throughout.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.


• Estate administration and probate matters.


• Applying for and obtaining Grants of Probate.


• Establishing and administering trusts.


• Advising on Inheritance Tax and settling associated tax liabilities.


• Assisting with tax planning and estate planning matters.


• Managing client correspondence and progressing matters efficiently.


• Maintaining accurate time recording and costing procedures.


• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with the firm's professional and procedural standards.

About You

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with at least 2 years' experience in Private Client work.

You will ideally have:

• Experience drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney.


• A solid background in estate administration and probate.


• The ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision.


• Knowledge of trusts and Inheritance Tax.


• Tax planning experience would be advantageous.


• STEP qualification would be desirable, but is not essential.

You will also be a proactive and committed team player, with excellent organisational and analytical skills, sound judgement and the confidence to use your own initiative.

Strong communication and client care skills are essential, particularly when dealing with sensitive and often personal client matters. Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and document management systems, are also required.

This is a great opportunity to join a successful Private Client team where delivering an outstanding service is at the heart of the department.