Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive

Sort Legal Limited; Birmingham; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary + bonus

Progression opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Sort Legal Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a progressive firm with growth ambitions. You will manage your own caseload, drafting wills and trusts, handling probate matters, and advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney.

The role offers a competitive path for development, with involvement in varied private client work and opportunities to lead the department as the practice expands. A supportive, collaborative environment is provided.

Qualifikationen

• At least 2 years’ PQE as a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Broad experience across private client work.
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Managing your own caseload of private client matters.
• Drafting wills and trusts.
• Preparing probate applications and administering estates of varying complexity.
• Advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Handling contentious and non-contentious probate matters.
• Making applications to the Court of Protection and advising elderly and vulnerable clients.
• Preparing deeds of variation and advising on gifts.
• Liaising with solicitors, the Probate Registry, Land Registry, Office of the Public Guardian, and other third parties.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals where required.

Kenntnisse

Client communication

Attention to detail

Caseload management

Jobbeschreibung

Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive

Birmingham, United Kingdom | Posted on 17/06/2026

• Salary up to £50,000 plus bonus and benefits
• City Birmingham
• Province West Midlands
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code B1

Job Description

An excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join an ambitious and progressive firm with strong vision and growth strategies.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing your own caseload of private client matters;
• Drafting wills and trusts;
• Preparing probate applications and administering estates of varying complexity;
• Advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney;
• Handling contentious and non-contentious probate matters;
• Making applications to the Court of Protection and advising elderly and vulnerable clients;
• Preparing deeds of variation and advising on gifts;
• Liaising with solicitors, the Probate Registry, Land Registry, Office of the Public Guardian, and other third parties;
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals where required.

Requirements

What we’re looking for:

• At least 2 years’ PQE as a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive;
• Broad experience across private client work;
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to details;
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently;
• Excellent client care and communication skills;
• A proactive, professional approach with a desire to contribute to business growth.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience;
• Opportunity to join a reputable and growing firm;
• Clear long-term progression, including potential to lead the department;
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.