Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and ambitious Private Client Solicitor to join our dynamic team.
This role provides a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact on the department, grow with us, and achieve your financial and career progression goals.
We are looking for someone who is talented, driven, and dedicated.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of private client cases, the lion’s share of which will be probate cases (both taxable and non-taxable), including ancillary work.
* Advise clients on wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, estate administration, and inheritance tax planning.
* Assist in building and developing the private client department.
* Draft complex legal documents, including wills, trusts, and related instruments.
* Supervise and mentor junior team members, where required.
* Contribute to business development and strengthening client relationships.
* Stay up to date with changes in legislation and private client best practices.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Qualified Solicitor with proven experience in private client law.
* Strong technical knowledge in wills, probate, estate planning, and trusts.
* Excellent client communication skills with a compassionate and professional approach.
* Ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively, prioritising competing demands.
* Sound knowledge of inheritance tax and capital gains tax.
About Our Firm:
Since our establishment in 2006, we have experienced consistent growth to become one of the leading firms in the region with one of the largest private client teams in the country (c.50 of us), with team members benefitting from STEP, TALL, and ACTAPS, and we have a court-appointed Panel Deputy.
We are in the top 3 in the country for probate providers.
* Accreditations: Lexcel and CQS accredited.
What We Offer:
* Salary range: £40k to £70k (subject to PQE level and position offered i.e. Case Manager to Team Manager level)
* Opportunity for salary increases throughout the year.
* Opportunity to benefit from end of year bonus.
* Flexible working options.
* Company pension scheme.
* Death in service benefit.
* Exclusive employee discounts.
* SMART health program.
* Significant career progression opportunities, including STEP certification and/or potential advancement to Director level within 3 years of service.
If you are a passionate Private Client Solicitor ready to join a progressive, motivated, and happy team, apply today to become part of our leading firm!