Private Client Solicitor - Worcestershire

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Worcestershire is looking for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their busy private client department. In this role, you will manage estate administration, draft wills, and handle trusts while liaising with clients and supporting business development. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of private client matters, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work proactively. This position promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of wills, trusts, estate administration and tax.
• Good drafting skills with a focus on accuracy and detail.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle estate administration and will drafting.
• Draft complex wills and manage trusts.
• Liaise with clients and support business development efforts.

Skills

Knowledge of private client matters

Good drafting skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive work initiative

Passion for client care

Job description

Private Client Solicitor - Worcestershire

Overview

Leading Worcestershire firm has a vacancy for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their busy private client department.

Responsibilities

• Handling estate administration, will drafting, tax planning, creation & management of trusts and preparation of lasting powers of attorney
• Drafting and preparation of both standard and complex wills, including wills that contain trusts
• Administration of deceased estates, both taxable and non‑taxable for more complex situations, in particular, life interest trusts and discretionary trusts
• Drafting and preparation of powers of attorney, LPAs, including registration of EPAs
• Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection
• Deeds of Variation
• Establishment and administration of trusts
• Supporting others in the department and working as a team
• Liaising with existing and new clients
• Involvement with business development activities in the firm
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments
• Contribute to the development and growth of the private client team

About you

• Demonstrable knowledge of private client matters including wills, trusts, estate administration and tax
• Good drafting skills, placing particular importance on accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for client care and service
• Be able to deal with work proactively and to work on your own initiative

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.*