Private client solicitor Work, Jobs in Carnforth, Lan (with Salaries)

Private Client Solicitor
Berrys Solicitors —Lancaster
- From £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Solicitors – Harrison Drury (Kendal Office)
Harrison Drury —Kendal
- Hybrid work
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Private Client Solicitor
Eventus Recruitment Group —Kendal
- £30,000 - £36,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Employee discount
Head of Department - Private Client
Eventus Recruitment Group —Barrow-In-Furness
- £50,000 - £65,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Team management
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Wills & Probate Legal Solicitor
GOWLINGS SOLICITORS LIMITED —Preston
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Agricultural Solicitor
Eventus Recruitment Group —Kendal
- £50,000 - £90,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discount
Senior Fee Earner - Agricultural Commercial Property
Harrison Drury —Clitheroe
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Business development
- Team management
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Employment Solicitor - 5-10 PQE
Harrison Drury —Kendal
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Contracts
- Communication skills
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Family Solicitor
Eventus Recruitment Group —Kendal
- £32,000 - £50,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount

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Private Client Solicitor

Berrys Solicitors
Lancaster

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
From £40,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Supervising experience
Legal drafting
Relationship management
Wills and probate law
Probate administration
Wills and probate
Estate planning
Communication skills
Legal practice experience
Time management

Full job description

Private Client Solicitor

Location: Lancaster (And Blackpool where required)
Salary: Starting from £40,000 (dependant on experience)
Job Type: Full-time (Part-time considered for the right candidate)
Office Based

About Berrys Solicitors

Berrys Solicitors is a growing, family-run law firm with offices in Blackpool and Lancaster, serving clients throughout Lancashire and the surrounding areas.

We have built an excellent reputation for delivering practical, professional and client-focused legal advice across a broad range of private client matters, including:

Wills and Estate Planning
Probate and Estate Administration
Trusts
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection
Deputyship Applications
Statutory Wills
Contentious Probate
Inheritance Act Claims
Contested Wills and Estate Disputes
Residential Property

As part of our continuing growth, we are seeking an enthusiastic and technically strong Private Client Solicitor to join our expanding team.

Why Join Us?

Established and respected law firm with offices in Blackpool and Lancaster
Growing Private Client Department with strong referral streams
High-quality and varied caseload
Genuine autonomy and responsibility
Friendly and supportive team environment
Opportunity to develop specialist interests
Direct client contact and significant file ownership
Career progression opportunities within a growing practice

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking to develop their career within a busy and expanding department.

You will manage your own varied caseload whilst working closely with the firm's Solicitors and other fee earners.

The successful candidate will be expected to handle matters including:

Wills and Estate Planning
Probate and Estate Administration
Trusts
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection matters
Deputyship Applications
Statutory Wills
Inheritance Tax Planning
Contentious Probate
Inheritance Act Claims
Contested Wills and Estate Disputes

The role may also involve residential property matters where experience permits, although this is not essential.

Key Responsibilities

Managing and progressing your own caseload from instruction to conclusion.
Providing technical legal advice to clients across a broad range of private client matters.
Drafting Wills, Trusts, LPAs and associated documentation.
Administering estates and advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries.
Handling Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters.
Managing contentious probate and inheritance disputes.
Attending court hearings, mediations and conferences where required.
Maintaining excellent standards of client care and communication.
Recording time accurately and achieving agreed billing targets.
Developing and maintaining professional relationships with clients and introducers.
Supporting and assisting other fee earners when required.
Supervising and training junior staff and paralegals where appropriate.
Ensuring compliance with SRA, AML and GDPR requirements.

Candidate Requirements Essential

Qualified Solicitor
Ideally 4+ years PQE (although strong candidates with different levels of experience will be considered).
Strong technical knowledge across private client law.
Demonstrable experience of independently managing a full and varied private client caseload from instruction through to conclusion.
Proven fee-earning experience with responsibility for billing, time recording and achieving financial targets.
Experience of client-facing work and maintaining long-term client relationships.14
Experience handling your own caseload with minimal supervision.
Experience dealing with Probate and Estate Administration matters.
Experience drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Excellent communication and client care skills.
Strong organisational and time management abilities.
Commercial awareness and a proactive approach.

Highly Desirable but not essential

Experience dealing with Court of Protection matters.
Experience dealing with Trusts and Estate Planning matters.
Experience dealing with contentious probate and inheritance dispute matters independently.
STEP qualification or working towards STEP.
Experience supervising and training junior staff.
Experience in Residential Property matters.

Other Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (preferred).
Ability to attend both Lancaster and Blackpool offices where required.
Willingness to attend client home visits, hospitals, care homes and other locations when necessary.

Benefits

Competitive salary (From £40,000 DOE)
Company pension
Professional development support
Funding for relevant training and qualifications (subject to agreement)
Supportive and friendly working environment
Opportunities for progression within a growing firm

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Licence/Certification:

Solicitors qualification or cilex equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

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