Private Client Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive / Senior Paralegal

Private Client Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive / Senior Paralegal

Location: Lincolnshire

Working Arrangement: Permanent homeworking available following an initial training and probationary period

Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 depending on experience

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The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established legal practice that is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Senior Paralegal to join its growing private client team.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a varied caseload, with a particular focus on probate, complex Wills and estate planning. You will be expected to manage matters independently from initial instruction through to completion, while working collaboratively with colleagues across the department.

There will also be opportunities to contribute to the continued development and growth of the private client team, including supporting business development initiatives and helping shape the future direction of the department.

Key Areas of Work

The role will involve advising clients and preparing documentation across a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Complex and bespoke Wills
• Probate and estate administration
• Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection matters
• Trusts
• Estate and succession planning
• Inheritance Tax and wealth planning
• Related private client advice

About You

To be considered, you should have at least 4 years' experience handling a broad range of private client matters, with demonstrable experience of managing probate, trusts and complex Wills from start to finish with minimal supervision.

You will ideally be:

• An experienced Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Senior Paralegal
• Confident managing your own caseload independently
• Technically strong across probate, Wills and estate planning
• Comfortable using case management and legal IT systems
• Client-focused with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team
• Commercially aware and willing to contribute xwzovoh to business development
• Organised, proactive and committed to delivering a high standard of client service

What’s on Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Potential for permanent homeworking following probation and training
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to accrue additional annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Support for ongoing training and professional development
• Funding towards relevant external courses and qualifications
• Practising certificate fees covered where applicable
• Christmas office closure
• Staff discounts and rewards
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and social events
• Long-service recognition
• Pet-friendly working environment
• On-site parking