Full job descriptionPrivate Client Solicitor
*Annual Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
*Location: Haywards Heath
*Job Type: Full-time/Part-time (minimum 4 days per week)
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Private Client Solicitor to join our friendly and well-established team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload including probate, estate administration, and trust management, particularly focusing on high-value and technically complex cases. Ideal for a solicitor dedicated to building long-term client relationships and delivering high standards of personal service.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Manage a diverse caseload of probate and estate administration matters, from straightforward to high-value and complex administrations.
*Advise on trusts and assist with the management of affairs for elderly and vulnerable clients.
*Work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining high standards of client care and case management.
*Engage in continuous professional development to keep abreast of legal changes and best practices in private client law.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Ideally at least 3 years’ PQE, but candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply if they demonstrate strong technical ability and relevant experience.
*Extensive experience in probate and estate administration, including handling taxable and high-net-worth estates.
*Experience in advising on trusts and trust administration is preferred.
*Experience in managing affairs for elderly clients, including powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters, is advantageous.
*Excellent client care, communication, and organisational skills.
*A practical, personable, and proactive approach to client work.
*Strong technical knowledge of private client law with a collaborative work ethic.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
*27 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time).
*NEST workplace pension.
*Hybrid working arrangements after an initial settling-in period.
*Supportive and collegiate working environment.
*Excellent prospects for long-term development and high-quality private client work.
To apply for this Private Client Solicitor position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role TO Mark Watts at Reed Legal Recruitment, your local legal recruitment manager. Always open to a discreet, informal conversation.