Private Client Solicitor: Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Chadwick Nott; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott are working with a West Midlands firm to appoint a Private Client Solicitor. With 3–5 years PQE you will handle a broad mix of private client matters, including wills, trusts and Court of Protection.

You will manage probate and estate administration, draft wills and lasting powers of attorney, and advise executors, trustees and beneficiaries. STEP qualification is preferred, and a strong client-service ethos is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE in private client law.
• STEP qualification preferred.
• Good knowledge of trusts, estates, wills, POA and Court of Protection.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a track record of client service.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on wills, estate planning, inheritance tax and asset protection.
• Managing probate and estate administration from instruction to completion.
• Drafting wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and related documents.
• Advising executors, trustees, attorneys and beneficiaries on duties.
• Handling Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters.
• Providing advice on trust creation, administration and succession planning.
• Liaising with financial advisers, accountants and other professional contacts to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Supporting business development activity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Self-motivation

Business development support

Education

STEP qualification preferred

Job description

Chadwick Nott are working with a West Midlands firm to appoint a Private Client Solicitor. With 3–5 years PQE you will handle a broad mix of private client matters, including wills, trusts and Court of Protection.

You will manage probate and estate administration, draft wills and lasting powers of attorney, and advise executors, trustees and beneficiaries. STEP qualification is preferred, and a strong client-service ethos is essential.