Private Client Solicitor - Ashville Knight : Job Details

Our client 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)
• Tax planning and advice
• Trust set up and administration
• Limited contentious probate work

Duties will include:

• 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 3 years PQE +.
• Proven track record of achieving targets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• STEP qualification is desirable, but not essential.
• Business development and networking skills.

What they offer:

• Competitive salary: £42K+ (depending on experience).
• Company pension.
• Standard holiday plus bank holidays.

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