Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive

advertised by Devon & Somerset Law Society for Wollens; Torquay; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Devon-based law firm is seeking a highly experienced legal professional to join their Private Client team. The role involves managing complex probate cases and mentoring junior members, contributing to both team growth and client relationships. With a caring and professional work environment, the firm offers competitive salary packages and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years PQE in Private Client matters.
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-value estates.
• Experience in mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Handle a high-quality caseload covering complex probate and estate administration.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the Private Client team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client care

Commercial awareness

Business development

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

Due to continued development and growth, we are seeking a highly experienced, client-focused legal professional to join our dynamic and growing Private Client team. The role would be in our Estate Administration team and could be based in either our Torquay or Exeter office.

Wollens is a dynamic and successful Devon-based firm. It has shown exceptional growth over the past few years and is now one of the largest practices in the Devon and Somerset area.

Wollens’ Private Client team has a diverse range of expertise and covers all private client areas. And has won both national and regional awards.

As a key member of our department, you will handle a high-quality caseload covering complex probate and estate administration. You will also play an integral part in mentoring junior team members, contributing to business development, and nurturing long-standing client relationships.

We are looking for someone with 10+ years PQE with a strong background in Private Client matters and a proven ability to manage complex and high-value estates. STEP qualification preferred.

You will have excellent interpersonal and client care skills, commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to the strategic growth of the team

In return you will be joining a friendly, down to earth, professional, and successful firm. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits and terms of employment.

Applications please with CV to [e-mail]

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