Private Client - Solicitor/CILEx

  • Job Reference: BH-36989
  • Date Posted: 14 April 2025
  • Recruiter: Law Staff
  • Location: Leicestershire
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £40,000 to £50,000
  • Sector: Private client
  • Personnel Type: Solicitor

Job Description

THE FIRM

Our client is a well-established traditional legal service provider with modern facilities in Leicestershire situated within easy reach of local amenities is seeking a Private Client Lawyer. With an excellent reputation, they pride themselves in delivering high standard services tailored to their various clientele. They are highly equipped with a team of brilliant professionals who have excellent expertise in their individual roles dedicated to providing the best services.
In return, the firm offers a conducive work environment; great career progression; generous holidays and an excellent benefit package.

THE ROLE

A new and exciting role has arisen in a well-established firm for a Private Client Lawyer in Leicestershire with a minimum of three years PQE working in a similar role. This role is suited to a tenacious Lawyer who works well in a team and able to display professionalism and great attention to detail in their work.

The successful Lawyer will be well informed in general Private Client matters undertaking duties to include:
 
  • Estate administration;
  • Probate matters;
  • Managing trust files;
  • Assisting, advising and managing client expectations;
  • Delegating work to junior staff;
  • Compliance;
  • Risk assessments
  • File reviews.

The successful lawyer will be able to use their initiative in prioritising their workload showing good multitasking skills to meet tight deadlines.

THE CANDIDATE
You will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of three years’ solid experience; Previous expertise in supervising junior staff and risk assessment compliance is essential; You must be personable, tenacious and an avid team player; You will be dedicated to providing excellent client care with good organisational skills; You will be IT literate; You will have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. 

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For more information on this and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref 36989