Eventus Recruitment Group are seeking a Private Client Solicitor (or Legal Executive) to join a busy and growing law firm based in High Peak, Derbyshire. This is a permanent, full time job offering a salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience) with hybrid working up to two days a week working remotely from home, free on-site parking and genuine progression opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive who is looking to step into a busy job where they can hit the ground running. This position is easily commutable from the surrounding Derbyshire and South Yorkshire areas.
Job Responsibilities
The incoming Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive in High Peak, Derbyshire will work closely with the Managing Partner and support with an established and growing private client caseload.
The day-to-day duties within this Private Client Solicitor job include:
• Liaising with clients and third parties
• Managing all aspects of client matter compliance
• Taking instructions for wills, lasting powers of attorney, estate administration, tax returns and IHT planning
• Drafting wills and lasting powers of attorney
• Administering estates from start to completion
• Preparing legal documents, including deeds of variation, deeds of appointment, appropriation and renunciation
• Assisting with complex probate matters, including estates with foreign assets and trusts
• Handling non-contentious matters, including taxable estates requiring IHT400 forms
Person Specification
The successful Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive in High Peak, Derbyshire will be experienced in managing their own caseload and confident in handling matters independently from the outset. The Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive will possess the following experience:
• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with ideally 4+ years’ experience in Private Client work
• Strong experience in wills, probate and estate administration
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision and hit the ground running
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Experience liaising with clients and third parties
• Experience using Ticket Partner for Windows is beneficial but not essential
Benefits and Rewards
The successful Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive will benefit from working within a friendly and supportive team where there is a strong focus on collaboration and progression.
• Salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience and/or PQE)
• Hybrid working with up to two days per week working remotely
• Employee discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Support for further qualifications and ongoing professional development
About the Company
This well established law firm in High Peak, Derbyshire operates across multiple offices where it provides legal services across private client, family and conveyancing, along with some commercial and contentious probate work. The Private Client team consists of experienced solicitors and support staff, with work primarily coming from an established local client base. The firm handles a steady flow of private client matters including taxable estates, and due to continued demand, they are looking to appoint a Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner to help manage the growing caseload.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Private Client Solicitor job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing opportunity, please send your CV to Izzie Vaughan at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at izzie.vaughan@eventuslegal.com or contact 07497 389 531 for a confidential discussion.
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