Job Description
Newly Qualified Solicitor – Private Client
Location: Buckinghamshire
Job Description:
We are seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join our client's highly regarded Private Client team in Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and driven individual to develop their legal career in a supportive and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including wills, probate, estate planning, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, and inheritance tax planning.
* Provide high-quality legal advice to individuals, families, and trustees on all aspects of private client work.
* Draft and review legal documents such as wills, trust deeds, and probate applications.
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and legislation.
* Maintain and build strong client relationships, providing excellent customer service.
* Assist with the administration of estates, including obtaining grants of probate and dealing with HMRC inheritance tax issues.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to provide a comprehensive service to clients.
* Attend client meetings and contribute to business development activities within the firm.
Requirements:
* Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
* Experience in private client work, gained during training or post-qualification.
* Strong drafting and organisational skills with an eye for detail.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to manage a varied caseload and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
* A client-focused approach with the ability to provide compassionate and tailored advice.
* Familiarity with the use of case management systems and a willingness to adopt new technology.
Desirable:
* STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) qualification or working towards STEP accreditation.
* Knowledge of tax planning and trust administration.
* Experience in contentious probate matters.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing team.
* Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
* A supportive and inclusive working environment.
If you are a newly qualified solicitor with a passion for private client work and are looking for a new challenge within a leading Buckinghamshire practice, we would love to hear from you.