Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive

Penmans Solicitors LLP; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive for its Coventry office. The role involves drafting wills, managing probate, and providing financial management for clients. Candidates should have at least three years of experience and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Professional development opportunities

Full secretarial support

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience as a Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Knowledge in drafting wills, probate, and estate administration.

Responsibilities

• Drafting Wills, including trust Wills.
• Preparation of LPAs and Deeds of Variation.
• Managing probate and estate administration.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client handling

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Organisational skills

Initiative

Ability to meet billing targets

Willingness to learn

Job description

Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our Private Client Team at our Coventry office.

This is a full-time office-based role with the option to work one day per week at home after completing a probationary period.

Would be suitable for someone with at least three years’ experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Must have a good knowledge of the following areas:

• Drafting Wills, including trust Wills;
• Preparation of LPAs;
• Deeds of Variation;
• Probate and estate administration, including IHT400 Account and taxable estates;
• Financial management of client’s affairs for whom Members of the firm act as Attorney/Deputy;
• Court of Protection applications.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and client handling skills;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy;
• Work calmly and accurately under pressure;
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines;
• Self-managed, organised and a high level of initiative;
• Ability to meet billing targets;
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role;
• Full secretarial support provided.
• Opportunities for professional development and training;
• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with years of service (to include additional holiday over Christmas/New Year);