Job Description
Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to join a Legal 500 Tier 3 firm with 25 days’ holiday, ongoing CPD and career development, regular contact with Partners, enhanced sick pay, a health cash plan, and more? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team handling high-quality and rewarding matters for a diverse client base.About the Firm: • Multi-service law firm recognised in the Legal 500 at Tier 3 • Engages with a wide-ranging client base, including high-profile clients • Handles complex, high-quality and rewarding matters • Supportive and forward-thinking culture that values initiative and innovationPrivate Client Solicitor — Position Overview: You will manage a varied private client caseload while supporting the continued growth of the department. The role offers strong client contact, business development opportunities, and exposure to a broad range of private client matters including wills, probate, trusts and Court of Protection work.Key Responsibilities of the Private Client Solicitor: • Developing a client portfolio through marketing, networking and social media • Drafting and advising on wills, including living wills • Preparing probate applications • Handling LPAs • Trust creation and management • Court of Protection work • Administration of estates • Managing client expectations and risk • Attending client meetings and maintaining detailed notes • Dealing with new enquiries • Undertaking relevant searches • Developing proposals to maximise entitlements under HMRC inheritance rules • Case and file management • Supporting junior team members • Participating in CPD, webinars, podcasts, marketing initiatives, legal clinics, and charity/networking eventsRequirements of the Private Client Solicitor: • Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 4+ PQE in Private Client, ideally 6–7 PQE • Strong technical knowledge across Private Client matters • High standards of work and strong attention to detail • Knowledge of Lexcel requirements • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • IT literate with strong case management, Word, Outlook and Excel skills • Self-motivated and target-driven • Ability to adapt to change and support vulnerable clients • Courteous, professional and approachable manner • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Strong organisational, time management and file management skills • Valid driving licenceThe Benefits for the Private Client Solicitor role: • Competitive salary and bonus package • Excellent office facilities in the heart of Luton and Berkhamsted • Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities • Regular contact with Partners • Staff introduction bonus • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays • Auto enrolment salary sacrifice pension scheme • Enhanced sick pay • Free eye tests and paid flu vaccinations • Discounted legal advice across all departments • Opportunities to participate in company sponsored charitable events • Death in service insurance, cycle to work scheme, health cash plan and more If you are a Private Client Solicitor looking to join an approachable and ambitious team, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37673 PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.