Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor • Annual Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) • Location: Haywards Heath • Job Type: Full-time/Part-time (minimum 4 days per week) We are seeking an experienced and motivated Private Client Solicitor to join our friendly and well-established team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload including probate, estate administration, and trust management, particularly focusing on high-value and technically complex cases. Ideal for a solicitor dedicated to building long-term client relationships and delivering high standards of personal service. Day-to-day of the role: • Manage a diverse caseload of probate and estate administration matters, from straightforward to high-value and complex administrations. • Advise on trusts and assist with the management of affairs for elderly and vulnerable clients. • Work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining high standards of client care and case management. • Engage in continuous professional development to keep abreast of legal changes and best practices in private client law. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Ideally at least 3 years' PQE, but candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply if they demonstrate strong technical ability and relevant experience. • Extensive experience in probate and estate administration, including handling taxable and high-net-worth estates. • Experience in advising on trusts and trust administration is preferred. • Experience in managing affairs for elderly clients, including powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters, is advantageous. • Excellent client care, communication, and organisational skills. • A practical, personable, and proactive approach to client work. • Strong technical knowledge of private client law with a collaborative work ethic. Benefits: • Competitive salary commensurate with experience. • 27 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time). • NEST workplace pension. • Hybrid working arrangements after an initial settling-in period. • Supportive and collegiate working environment. • Excellent prospects for long-term development and high-quality private client work. To apply for this Private Client Solicitor position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role TO Mark Watts at Reed Legal Recruitment, your local legal recruitment manager. Always open to a discreet, informal conversation.