Full job descriptionPrivate Client Solicitor / 3+ PQE / Greater Manchester / c£65,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join a highly regarded wills & probate team offering genuine career progression and leadership opportunities – To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 4545

JOB TITLE: Private Client Solicitor??????????????????
PQE REQUIRED: 3+????????
LOCATION: Greater Manchester ????????????????
SALARY: Up to £65,000 (DOE)?????????????????????

THE ROLE:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a busy and well established wills & probate department. You will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, advising clients on wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate, estate administration, Court of Protection matters and testamentary trusts. In addition to running your own caseload, you will supervise and support junior members of the team, ensuring work is delivered to the highest professional standards. Working closely with elderly clients and their families, you will provide sensitive and practical advice whilst playing an active role in the continued growth and development of the office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Lawyer seeking greater responsibility and genuine opportunities for progression.

THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are sought from Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE or equivalent experience gained within a private client department. You will possess strong technical expertise across wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, estate administration and the Mental Capacity Act, together with experience advising on testamentary trusts. STEP qualification would be advantageous, although candidates working towards the qualification will also be considered. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent client care, organisational and communication skills, together with the ability to supervise and develop colleagues, build lasting client relationships and contribute to the continued success of the department. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use will be required.

THE FIRM:
This opportunity is with a long established and highly respected regional law firm that has built an outstanding reputation for delivering friendly, professional legal advice across the North West. Accredited under both the Law Society’s Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS) and Lexcel Practice Management Standard, the firm combines traditional client care with a modern and progressive approach to legal services. Offering a comprehensive benefits package, structured training, leadership opportunities and genuine long term career progression, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious private client team.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on / or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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