Private Client Solicitor - Manchester

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Manchester with hybrid working. You will join a well-established national firm, work alongside the Head of Department, and manage your own caseload on high-value matters.

The role involves handling wills, trusts, estate planning, probate, and lasting powers of attorney, with opportunities to supervise junior colleagues and develop client relationships in sensitive matters.

Qualifications

• Able to manage a caseload and assist with complex cases
• Providing clear and empathetic advice to clients during sensitive times
• Able to supervise juniors within the team

Responsibilities

• Managing new enquiries
• Drafting Wills
• Dealing with Inheritance tax and estate planning
• Setting up Trusts
• Dealing with Probate and estate administration
• Drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney

Skills

Caseload management

Client empathy

Team supervision

Education

Qualified Private Client Solicitor

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - Manchester

Hybrid working

Overview

A new opportunity exists for a Private Client Solicitor to join this well-established national firm. Joining a team of high experienced lawyers, you will be based in Manchester and work alongside the Head of Department, assisting on high value cases and managing your own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Managing new enquiries
• Drafting Wills
• Dealing with Inheritance tax and estate planning
• Setting up Trusts
• Dealing with Probate and estate administration
• Drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney

About you

• Qualified Private Client Solicitor
• Able to manage a caseload, assist with complex cases and supervise juniors within the team
• Providing clear and empathetic advice to clients during sensitive times
• Excellent people skills and able to build a good rapport with vulnerable clients and third parties
• Experience in contentious Probate matters an advantage but not essential

For more information please contact Kate Sinclair at Chadwick Nott:
0121 200 5578 dl
07921 001235
[e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*