Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
Hours: Full-time
Dunwall Associates are working with a leading Birmingham law firm looking to add a talented Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to their growing team.
If you're ready to take ownership of your own caseload, work closely with experienced colleagues, and carve out a clear route to Head of Department, this is a role that offers genuine career growth, autonomy, and progression.
The Role
You'll manage a broad range of private client work, including:
Drafting Wills, Trusts, and Probate Applications
Preparing LPAs and Court of Protection applications
Advising elderly and vulnerable clients
Handling both contentious and non-contentious probate
Drafting Deeds of Variation and managing estate administration
Liaising with solicitors, the Probate Registry, Land Registry, and other third parties
This is a hands-on role where you'll have the chance to make a real impact delivering outstanding client service while helping to shape the future of the department.
What We're Looking For
2+ years PQE as a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive
Strong technical expertise across wills, probate, and trusts
Confident communicator with excellent client care skills
Able to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision
Commercially minded and proactive, with ambition to grow into a leadership role
Desirable experience includes advising on inheritance tax mitigation, estate planning, and working alongside IFAs and accountants on complex client matters.
Why Apply
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, people-focused firm that blends traditional values with modern thinking. You'll enjoy:
A competitive salary and benefits package
Supportive leadership and a friendly, collaborative team
Real scope to step up into a leadership role and shape your career
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