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Private Client Solicitor

Ashville Knight
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 3DQ, England

Salary

£43,000 - £51,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a Legal 500 law firm in Swindon, is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their team.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years PQE and involves managing a diverse caseload of private client matters.
  • Key responsibilities include providing professional advice on Wills, Probate, and Trusts, as well as mentoring junior staff.
  • The position offers a competitive salary starting at £60K, with additional benefits such as a company pension and flexible leave.
  • Candidates should possess strong business development skills and a proven track record of achieving targets.

Our client, a Legal 500 law firm in Swindon, is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and client-focused solicitor to play a key role in providing expert legal services within a friendly and supportive team environment.

Key Areas of Focus:

  • Wills drafting
  • Probate administration
  • Court of Protection / Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)
  • Trust set up and administration

Duties will include:

  • Independently managing a varied caseload of private client matters.
  • Providing high-quality, professional advice on Wills, Probate and Estate administration, Inheritance Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection Work and Trusts.
  • Demonstrating a compassionate and sensitive approach when dealing with elderly or incapacitated clients.
  • Proactively networking and marketing to generate new business and enhance the firm's reputation.
  • Attending clients in their own environment as required.
  • Mentoring and assisting more junior team members.
  • Maintaining good billing records and meeting targets within the team.

Desired skills:

  • Fee earning experience essential within Private Client with at least 5 years PQE +.
  • Business development and networking skills essential.
  • Proven track record of achieving targets.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • STEP qualification is desirable, but not essential.

What they offer:

  • Competitive salary: £60K+ (depending on experience).
  • Company pension.
  • Flexible Leave.
  • Health Care Plan.
  • Hybrid working considered after probation.

If you are a motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

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