Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive / Fee Earner

Legal Southwest Ltd; Wadebridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Southwest Ltd in Wadebridge, North Cornwall, is recruiting a Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or experienced Private Client Fee Earner to join our established high street practice. You will handle varied wills, probate and estate administration work.

Based at Wadebridge office, the role offers a broad caseload and progression within a friendly team. Applications from solicitors, legal executives, or fee-earners are welcome; there is no fixed PQE requirement and emphasis

Qualifications

• Experience in private client law, including wills, probate, estate administration or powers of attorney.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of private client matters with supervision appropriate to experience.
• Draft wills and related documents for clients.
• Prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Handle probate applications and estate administration tasks.
• Liaise with executors, beneficiaries, HMRC and financial institutions.
• Maintain accurate files and meet deadlines.
• Build lasting relationships with local clients and professional contacts.

Skills

Wills & probate

Estate administration

Powers of Attorney

Client relations

Job description

Looking for a private client legal job in Cornwall? Legal Southwest is recruiting a Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or experienced Private Client Fee Earner to join an established high street law firm in Wadebridge, North Cornwall.

This is an opportunity to handle varied wills, probate and estate administration work within a smaller, two-office practice that values personal service and lasting client relationships.

The Role:

Based at the firm’s Wadebridge office, you will undertake a broad range of private client work, with responsibilities reflecting your experience and stage of career.

Applications are welcomed from solicitors and legal executives at all levels, candidates approaching qualification, and experienced private client fee earners with a strong practical background. There is no fixed PQE requirement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of private client matters, with supervision appropriate to your experience.
• Taking client instructions and drafting wills.
• Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Handling probate applications and the administration of estates.
• Identifying estate assets and liabilities, liaising with executors and beneficiaries, and preparing estate accounts.
• Advising on inheritance tax and estate planning within your expertise, obtaining specialist input where appropriate.
• Undertaking trust work relevant to your experience.
• Liaising with HMRC, financial institutions and other professional advisers.
• Maintaining accurate files, meeting deadlines and providing regular client updates.
• Building relationships with clients and local professional contacts.
• Meeting professional, regulatory and client care requirements.

About You:

You will have experience in private client law, including wills, probate, estate administration or powers of attorney. You will combine attention to detail and strong organisational skills with a sensitive, approachable manner.

Whether you are developing your private client career or bringing established experience, the firm is interested in your practical abilities, commitment to client care and contribution to the team.

Why consider this private client opportunity in Wadebridge?

• Varied wills and probate work with direct client contact.
• A smaller high street practice where you can make a visible contribution.
• The opportunity to build lasting relationships with local individuals and families.
• Responsibilities suited to your experience and level of qualification.
• A North Cornwall location with independent shops, cafés and access to the Camel Trail, alongside nearby countryside and coastal attractions.

Discover more about who we are and what it’s like to work with us. Visit our LinkedIn page; Legal Southwest Ltd | LinkedIn

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