Senior Private Client Solicitor

code4; Worthing; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Worthing is seeking a Senior Private Client Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload that includes wills, trusts, and tax planning. In this role, you will provide high-quality client care and advice, particularly for high-net-worth individuals. You will also mentor junior team members, contributing to team development in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in private client matters and strong communication skills. This full-time, permanent opportunity supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in private client legal work.
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, trusts and tax planning.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing wills, probate, estate administration, trusts and tax planning cases.
• Providing clear and practical advice to clients.
• Assisting with complex and high-value estates.
• Managing files efficiently in compliance with regulations.
• Supporting and guiding junior members of the team.

Skills

Private client legal work

Wills and probate knowledge

Client care skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced private client solicitor to join a well-established legal team, managing a varied caseload including wills, probate, trusts and tax planning, with exposure to high-net-worth client work.

If you also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:

Private Client Lawyer, Wills and Probate Solicitor, Trusts and Estates Lawyer, Legal Executive (Private Client)

LOCATION: Broadwater, Worthing, West Sussex

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join a respected and growing Height Private Client department. This role offers the chance to work on high-quality matters within a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Senior Private Client Solicitor you will manage a diverse caseload covering wills, estates, trusts and tax planning, providing a high standard of client care to a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals.

The Senior Private Client Solicitor will also play a key role in supporting and mentoring junior team members, while contributing to the continued development and success of the department.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Senior Private Client Solicitor include:

• Managing Private Client Matters: Handling wills, probate, estate administration, trusts and tax planning cases
• Client Advisory Work: Providing clear, practical pigs and sensitive advice to clients
• High-Net-Worth Client Support: Assisting with complex and high-value estates and planning matters
• Case Management: Managing files efficiently in line with regulatory and compliance requirements
• Mentoring Support: Supporting and guiding junior members of the private client team
• Relationship Building: Developing strong, long-term client relationships
• Technical Contribution: Applying up-to-date private client law knowledge to complex matters

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Proven experience in private client legal work
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, trusts and tax planning
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A professional and empathetic approach to client matters

DESIRABLE

• Experience working with high-net-worth clients
• Previous involvement in mentoring or supporting junior colleagues
• A collaborative approach to team-based legal work

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job ApplicantsALL requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14225