Senior Private Client Solicitor — Lead Wills & Trusts

Service Care; New Arley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

On-site parking

20 days' annual leave

Job summary

Service Care Solutions are currently working with a well-established and highly regarded independent law firm in Cheshire who are looking to appoint a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join their growing Private Client Department.

The role focuses on Wills, Probate and Powers of Attorney, with additional Court of Protection and Deputyship work, and includes supervising junior members and supporting department growth.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' PQE, ideally within Private Client.
• Strong experience across Wills, Probate and Powers of Attorney.
• Experience with Court of Protection and Deputyship work would be advantageous.
• The ability to independently manage a varied Private Client caseload.
• A hands-on, flexible and proactive attitude.
• STEP qualification or progress towards STEP would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload covering Wills, Probate and Powers of Attorney.
• Handling Court of Protection and Deputyship matters, where appropriate.
• Advising clients on a range of Private Client and elderly client matters.
• Managing files efficiently and ensuring compliance with SRA, Law Society and Lexcel requirements.
• Supervising and mentoring junior members of the Private Client team.
• Supporting the continued development and growth of the department.
• Maintaining relevant departmental accreditations and professional standards.

Skills

Wills

Probate

Powers of Attorney

Court of Protection

Deputyship

Client management

Proactive attitude

Job description

Service Care Solutions are currently working with a well-established and highly regarded independent law firm in Cheshire who are looking to appoint a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join their growing Private Client Department.

The role focuses on Wills, Probate and Powers of Attorney, with additional Court of Protection and Deputyship work, and includes supervising junior members and supporting department growth.