Job Description
Position Title: Private Client Solicitor
Location: Thame, Oxfordshire
Salary: £40,000+
Reference: BH-37153
Work Type: Full-time, Permanent
About The Firm:
My client is a highly respected law firm (Legal 500) with a rich heritage spanning 170 years, operating across multiple offices in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Known for their outstanding reputation and commitment to excellence, they offer a collaborative and supportive environment with ample opportunities for career growth.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a talented Private Client Solicitor to join a thriving and experienced team. Reporting directly to the Head of Private Client, the successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ PQE, specialising in wills, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, and related private client matters. This role offers significant opportunities for professional development within a forward-thinking firm.
Key Responsibilities:
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* Advising clients on wills, estate planning, trusts, tax issues, powers of attorney, estate administration, and inheritance matters.
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* Managing incoming instructions and supporting the wider team.
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* Conducting client meetings at various locations including homes, nursing homes, and hospitals.
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* Building strong relationships with clients and local professionals.
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* Drafting legal documentation and correspondence accurately.
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* Managing client billing effectively.
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* Utilising case management software daily.
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* Participating in marketing events and contributing to the firm's business development activities.
Requirements:
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* 3-8+ years PQE in Private Client law.
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* Strong expertise in estate planning, will preparation, and powers of attorney.
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* Experience handling taxable estates and trust administration.
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* Ability to draft complex legal documents with high accuracy.
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* STEP membership is essential; Association of Lifetime Lawyers membership is desirable.
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* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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* Competent with Microsoft Word and willingness to learn case management systems.
The Benefits & How to Apply:
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* Competitive salary and enhanced annual leave.
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* BUPA private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan.
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* Enhanced pension scheme.
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* Supportive mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
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* Significant career progression and development opportunities.
Apply in the strictest of confidence online
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