Private Client Solicitor

A well-established and highly regarded legal practice with over 40 years of history is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Private Client Solicitor. This role offers a genuine opportunity to progress into aHead of Department position and to play a key role in the leadership and strategic development of a growing department. The ideal candidate will be motivated, commercially aware, and passionate about mentoring and innovation within private client work. What you’ll be doing: • Meeting with existing and potential clients to provide expert advice on all areas of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trust matters, Tax advice and Probate • Liaising with clients and third parties in a professional and compassionate manner • Processing files from start to finish in an effective and timely manner and in line with the company’s policies on file management • Opening files and conducting necessary Client Due Diligence and risk management • Ensuring clients are updated and advised at appropriate points in their matter • Providing support to other fee earners when needed and covering when other fee earners in the department are away • Preparing correspondence and documents using in-house software • Managing client ledgers and complying with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules • Responsibility for the maintenance of our manual filing systems • Closing files following the relevant processes • Undertaking any specific training when required to do so and overall to have responsibility toward self-improvement • Ensuring confidentiality of all the firm’s and clients’ documentation and information at all times • Managing personal billing target RequirementsWhat we’re looking for: • Qualified Solicitor with 5–7 years’ PQE in Private Client work • Proven experience handling a broad private client caseload independently • Demonstrable leadership potential and enthusiasm for developing a department • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Highly organised, methodical, adaptable, and detail-oriented • Strong time-management and prioritisation skills • High levels of accuracy and efficiency • Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office; experience with case management systems is an advantage • Sound knowledge of GDPR and Solicitors’ Accounts Rules relevant to private client work • Flexible and adaptable approach to work BenefitsWhat’s in it for you? • Opportunity to shape and grow the role within the firm • Clear progression pathway into a senior or leadership position • Friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment • Competitive salary, dependent on experience • Stakeholder pension scheme • Private medical insurance • 23 days of annual leave, plus an additional day for every five years of service If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now with your CV and covering letter.