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Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive

Law Staff Legal Recruitment

Kettering

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their thriving practice in Kettering. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of probate cases while advising clients on complex inheritance tax issues. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience and a strong commercial acumen. You will be responsible for drafting essential legal documents, managing estate administration, and contributing to the growth of the department. If you're a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for client service, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years PQE in private client law with strong technical skills.
  • Experience in managing probate cases and advising on inheritance tax.

Responsibilities

  • Manage caseload of probate cases and ancillary work.
  • Draft wills, trusts, and handle estate administration.

Skills

Commercial awareness
Interpersonal skills
Technical ability
Document management skills
Business development skills
Self-starter

Education

2+ years PQE as Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive

Tools

IT tools

Job description

Job Title: Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive
Location: Kettering, NN16
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Salary: From £40,000 depending on PQE
Job Ref: 37119

The Firm
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join our client’s flourishing practice in Northamptonshire. The successful candidate will handle a complex and busy caseload of civil litigation matters. The role is full-time on a permanent basis and an on-site role.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload predominantly consisting of probate cases both taxable and non-taxable and any ancillary work.
  • Advise on complex inheritance tax issues.
  • Draft wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
  • Manage estate administration.
  • Handle applications to the court of protection.
  • Contribute to the growth and development of the department.

The Candidate
  • From 2+ years PQE either as a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work under their own initiative.
  • Commercially astute with demonstrable business development skills.
  • Excellent technical ability.
  • Experience in a similar role within a large regional or well-known firm.
  • Strong IT and document management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to be flexible.

For further details of this vacancy, please contact Joanne Djebara on 01954 774 660 quoting reference 37119.

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