Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Estate Administration

Chadwick Nott; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Training and progression

Strong community presence

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Chadwick Nott seeks a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its Estates Team in Teignmouth. The role handles estate administration for executors and beneficiaries, with a focus on delivering clear, compassionate advice.

You will manage a varied caseload, draft Wills and LPAs, attend clients, and mentor junior colleagues while contributing to the team’s strong local reputation and ongoing Wealth Management work.

Qualifications

• 3 years PQE or more, flexible for strong candidates.
• Experience administering estates from start to finish.
• Ability to draft Wills and LPAs.
• Excellent client service and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage own estate administration caseload with supervision.
• Handle IHT reporting, grants of representation, estate accounts and distributions.
• Draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Meet clients in office or at their homes and build client relationships.
• Collaborate with Wealth Management team on trusts and tax matters.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the team’s reputation.

Skills

Client relationship

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent work

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive qualification

Job description

Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Estate Administration - Teignmouth - 2 Years PQE +

Location: Teignmouth (Fully office based)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000

A respected South West law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its successful and well established Estates Team in Teignmouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with around 3 years' PQE who enjoys estate administration work and is looking to build a long term career within a supportive, community focused Wealth Management team.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of taxable and non taxable estates, acting for executors, trustees and beneficiaries throughout the administration process. Your work will include:

• Managing your own estate administration caseload with appropriate supervision
• Handling all aspects of estate administration, including IHT reporting, grants of representation, estate accounts and distributions
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Meeting clients both in the office and at their homes when appropriate
• Building strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider Wealth Management team on succession planning, trusts and tax matters
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate
• Contributing to the team's strong reputation within the local community

This is a client facing role offering genuine responsibility and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to local families across generations.

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a motivated lawyer who enjoys relationship building and delivering clear, compassionate advice. You will:

• Have around 3 years' PQE (flexible for strong candidates)
• Be a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Have experience administering estates from start to finish
• Be comfortable dealing with both taxable and non taxable estates
• Be able to draft Wills and LPAs
• Have strong communication and organisational skills
• Be committed to excellent client service and high professional standards
• Be confident managing your own matters while working collaboratively within a team
• Have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for client visits

The firm is particularly interested in candidates who want to become part of the local community and build trusted relationships that last for generations.

Benefits

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Strong investment in training, development and progression
• A culture built on high quality work, healthy growth and happy teams
• Excellent long term career prospects
• A well established client base and strong community presence

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.