Private Client Solicitor - Manchester

Chadwick Nott; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Manchester is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established national firm. You will be based in Manchester with hybrid working, supporting the Head of Department, handling high value cases, and managing your own caseload.

The role focuses on drafting Wills, estate planning, trusts, probate and lasting powers of attorney, with an emphasis on clear, empathetic client advice and building rapport with vulnerable clients and third parties.

Qualifications

• Strong people skills and empathy when advising clients during sensitive times.
• Ability to manage a caseload and assist with complex cases.
• Experience in building rapport with vulnerable clients and third parties.

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

People skills

Empathy

Caseload management

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

*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.*