Senior Private Client Solicitor – Wills, Trusts & Estates

Venn Group, Manchester; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Private Client Firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join its Devon team on a permanent basis. You will handle a varied caseload covering wills, probate, trusts, and related private client work, with a view to providing high-quality advice and excellent client service.

The role offers long-term career development within a supportive, established practice and a competitive salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Private Client law.
• Strong understanding of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration.
• Capable of managing own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Commercially aware and able to develop client relationships.
• Proactive and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own varied caseload of private client matters.
• Advise individuals, families and business owners on wills, probate, LPA, trusts and inheritance tax.
• Provide high‑quality legal advice and maintain strong client relationships.
• Progress matters efficiently from instruction through to completion.
• Support Court of Protection matters and vulnerable/elderly clients.

Skills

Wills and estate planning

Probate and estate administration

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Trusts and trust administration

Inheritance Tax and estate planning

Court of Protection matters

Advising vulnerable and elderlyclients

General private client and succession

Job description

Devon Private Client Firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join its Devon team on a permanent basis. You will handle a varied caseload covering wills, probate, trusts, and related private client work, with a view to providing high-quality advice and excellent client service.

The role offers long-term career development within a supportive, established practice and a competitive salary dependent on experience.