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 innovation
Private 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 events
Requirements 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 licence
The 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.
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