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Private Client Solicitor

Ashville Knight
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 2ED, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 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 with a minimum of 5 years PQE.
  • The role involves managing a varied caseload, providing professional advice on Wills, Probate, and Trusts, and demonstrating compassion towards clients.
  • Key responsibilities include networking for business development, mentoring junior team members, and maintaining billing records.
  • The position offers a competitive salary starting at £60K, with additional benefits such as a company pension, flexible leave, and a health care plan.
  • Hybrid working options are available after the probation period, making this an attractive opportunity for motivated solicitors.

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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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.