Role: Private Client Solicitor (Director) – Wills and Probate
Our client, a leading national law firm respected for its excellence in client care, is looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor at Director Level.
Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments have been acknowledged by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, positioning it as a top tier firm.
Wills & Probate Law Department background
Our client’s Wills & Probate Law department understands that drawing up a will or administering an estate can be an emotional experience, so its specialist team ensures its clients’ families are secure and their wishes are carried out.
The department offers a comprehensive and personal service to its clients, including will drafting, inheritance tax planning advice, assistance with the administration of a will, and advice on a contested will. Its specialists have considerable expertise in advising on international wills, wills involving extended families or estranged family members, and contested wills/probate litigation.
Its probate experts also offer advice under the law of England and Wales, as well as Islamic wills and inheritance matters.
Main Responsibilities of the Role
- Report directly to department Director
- Professional pro‑active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs
- Responsible for all aspects of Wills & Probate work
- Supervising a team of solicitors/trainees & paralegals undertaking private client work
- Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
- Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney cases including:
- Estate administration
- Applying for and obtaining the grant of probate
- Setting up trusts
- Advising on inheritance tax
- Court of protection matter
- Contesting a will
- Settling any tax liabilities and affairs
- Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
- Dealing with correspondence
- Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
- Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
- Ensuring compliance with file management
Key Skills Required
- 3 Years+ PQE
- Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying
- Committed team player and adapts well to new challenges
- Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators
- Professional with a pro‑active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities.
- Professional with a pro‑active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills
- Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
- Working knowledge of Wills and Probate work and have the ability to service privately funded cases
- Have extensive experience in dealing with Wills & Probate related work
- Experience in own advocacy is an advantage
- Excellent IT Skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
- STEP qualification preferable but not essential
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Supportive team environment
- Clear opportunities for career growth
- Hybrid working in line with company policy
Our Commitment
We value diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve.
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