Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive/Partner

Origin Legal; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Colchester seeks an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join their expanding team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage diverse Private Client matters with a clear progression route towards partnership. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years PQE and strong client communication skills, wanting to advance in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Clear progression route

Hybrid working potential

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex estates and managing active LPAs is essential.
• Trusts/COP experience is advantageous, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of Private Client matters including estate administration.
• Draft and administer LPAs and Wills, client-facing probate work.

Skills

Client communication

Independent file management

Proactive attitude

Education

3-4 years PQE

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experiencedPrivate Client Lawyerto join a well-regarded and expanding firm. This role offers an excitingopportunity for the right individual to step into a key role within the department.

The Role

You will take on a varied caseload of Private Client matters, including:

• Intestate estate administration
• Drafting and administering LPAs and Wills
• Taxable and non-taxable estate administration
• Client-facing probate work
• (Optional) Exposure to Trusts and Court of Protection matters, including deputyship work
• The Ideal Candidate
• 3-4 years PQE
• Confident in running files independently, with strong client communication skills
• Experience handling complex estates and an ability to manage active LPAs is essential
• Trusts/COP experience is advantageous, but not essential
• A proactive, professional and client-focused attitude
• What’s on Offer
• Salary circa £55,000–£80,000, depending on experience and seniority
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working potential
• Clear progression route –partnership/management prospectsavailable for the right individual with proven experience and drive

This is a standout opportunity for a motivated Private Client specialist looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

Interested?

Apply now for a confidential discussion and further details.