£47500 - £52000 per annum
About the Role
A Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive is sought by an established law firm in Northampton to join its Wills, Trusts & Estates team. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £47,500 and £52,000 per annum. You will manage a varied caseload, drafting simple and complex Wills, handling estate administration and probate, and advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney. The role requires a minimum of three years’ experience and sound technical knowledge. You will work autonomously while contributing to departmental growth. This position suits a professional seeking to advance their career in private client work within a supportive team.
Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive (Wills, Trusts & Estates)
Minimum 3 Years' Experience
An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its growing Wills, Trusts & Estates team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment, working with a broad range of private client matters and helping to drive the continued growth of a successful department.
The Role
You will manage your own varied caseload and provide expert advice across a range of private client matters, including:
- Drafting simple and complex Wills
- Estate planning and estate administration
- Probate matters
- Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
- Advising elderly and vulnerable clients
- Trust-related work
- Court of Protection matters (where applicable)
- Assisting with the ongoing development and growth of the department
- Supporting business development and marketing initiatives
The successful candidate will have:
- A qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- A minimum of 3 years' experience handling their own private client caseload
- Strong technical knowledge of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- A proactive and commercial approach to business development
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Good IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office applications
- A full UK driving licence
- Experience using a Case Management System
- STEP qualification or working towards one
- Experience of, or an interest in, Court of Protection work
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- High-quality private client work
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a well-established private client department
Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.
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