Solicitor

Reed; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Free legal services for staff

Free on-site parking

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Reed is partnering with an established Newcastle-based law firm to recruit a Wills & Probate Solicitor. The role involves managing a diverse private client caseload including Wills & Probate, Trusts, Court of Protection, and Lasting Powers of Attorney, with autonomy and direct client contact.

Ideal candidates will have private client experience, strong communication and IT skills, and a proactive approach to client service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in private client work is essential.
• Ability to manage a personal caseload efficiently.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and client service.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of private client work including Wills & Probate, Trusts, Court of Protection, and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Manage your own caseload with a high degree of autonomy.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients and colleagues.
• Utilise IT systems effectively to manage cases.

Skills

Private client experience

Caseload management

Communication skills

IT skills

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Wills & Probate Solicitor

Location: Newcastle

Salary: Competitive, dependent on PQE

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time, permanent

Reed are working with an established legal firm in Newcastle who are expanding their Private Client department. They are looking for an experienced Fee Earner to manage a diverse caseload of Wills & Probate, Trusts, Court of Protection, and Lasting Powers of Attorney services.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Handle a varied case load of private client work including Wills & Probate, Trusts, Court of Protection, and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Manage your own caseload with a high degree of autonomy.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients and colleagues.
• Utilise IT systems effectively to manage cases.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in private client work is essential.
• Ability to manage a personal caseload efficiently.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and client service.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Excellent annual leave allowance.
• Free legal services and discounted family legal services for staff.
• Free on-site parking.
• Long term career progression.