Solicitor
Private Client
Teesside
£35,000 - £55,000

Private Client Solicitor

Ref: 1000| Posted: 9th Dec 2024

Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience to join a successful team based in Darlington or Stockton. The successful candidate will be working with excellent administration support, with excellent benefits including hybrid working. The role is a permanent position.

Role responsibilities

The incoming Private Client Solicitor will be experienced and expected to confidently run their own caseload of private client matters which may encompass will, probate and estate administration, court of protection, LPA’s along with creating and managing trusts and advising on Inheritance Tax issues. The work and client base is highly varied, often dealing with clients both and below the IHT threshold.  

Person specification

Applications are sought from Solicitors or Legal Executives who are experienced in Private Client matters, ideally those above 2- 3 PQE (no upper limit).  You will have a high level of interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills and be able to maintain a friendly and sensitive manner, be articulate, cooperative and self-confident when dealing with client enquiries. Those with STEP qualifications, or other relevant private client qualifications would be welcomed.  

Benefits and Rewards

The firm offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package including hybrid/remote working, 25 days holiday, employee assistance programme, Christmas saving scheme and discounts on legal advice. Importantly they will encourage the development of your career, including genuine opportunities for progression.  Role is offered either full time, or a reduced working week.

About the Company

This law firm is well established within the Teesside market. They are friendly, approachable and have a very low staff turnover.

Next Steps

If you are interested in learning more about this Private Client Solicitor role, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or contact 0113 418 2494 for a confidential discussion.

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