Private Client Solicitor — Wills, Probate & Estates

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

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