Solicitor

Wahed Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their Private Client team in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of private client matters, including Will preparation, estate planning, and probate administration. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of post-qualification experience and the ability to work independently while delivering exceptional quality work. This position allows you to focus solely on client matters without the pressure of business development, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about private client law. Join a dedicated team committed to providing specialist advice in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years PQE in Private Client field required.
• Ability to manage a full caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing caseload of private client matters.
• Deliver high quality work without business development responsibilities.

Skills

Will Preparation

Estate Planning

Powers of Attorney

Probate Administration

Trust Work

Advising the Elderly

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)

STEP membership

Job description

About I Will Solicitors Ltd:

I Will Solicitors Ltd is a subsidiary of Wahed. It specialises in the field of private client work, including Wills, inheritance tax planning, probate, trusts, Court of Protection, and related work. I Will Solicitors Ltd is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and is dedicated to providing specialist quality advice to our clients. We specialise in helping our clients with the drafting of Shariah-compliant Islamic Wills in the UK.

Job Description:

We are looking for a 1-5 year PQE fee earner to join our Private Client team in Birmingham. The successful candidate will be a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive taking over an existing caseload which includes the full spectrum of private client matters including:

1. Will Preparation (simple through to more complex life interest and discretionary trusts)
2. Estate Planning Advice
3. Powers of Attorney
4. Court of Protection Applications
5. Probate and Intestacy Administration
6. Advising the Elderly
7. Trust Work

Job Specification:

• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) with 1-5 years post qualification experience (PQE) in Private Client field.
• The successful candidate will be capable of managing a full caseload with minimal supervision.
• The successful candidate will not be required to deal with business development or lead generation and can concentrate solely on delivering high quality work.
• STEP membership is an advantage.