Private Client Solicitor

Location: Stockport, United Kingdom
Contract: Locum

About the role

Our client, a law firm, is looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join their team in Stockport on a locum basis. The role involves managing a private client caseload and supporting the team with a steady flow of client work.

You will handle matters from instruction through to completion, advising clients on wills, estates and related planning. The position suits a solicitor who is comfortable running their own files and who can take on a live caseload with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will bring sound technical knowledge, good judgement and a client-focused approach. This is a practical, hands-on assignment where your experience will be put to work from the outset.

Main responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of private client matters, including wills, probate and estate administration
• Advise clients on succession planning, trusts and powers of attorney
• Prepare wills, lasting powers of attorney and related documents
• Handle the administration of estates, including grants of probate and letters of administration
• Prepare estate accounts and deal with beneficiaries, executors and third parties
• Maintain accurate file notes, deadlines and case records in line with firm procedures
• Keep clients informed and handle sensitive conversations with clarity and care
• Comply with regulatory, compliance and file management requirements

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a current practising certificate
• Relevant experience handling private client work
• Sound knowledge of wills, probate, estate administration and powers of attorney
• Experience managing a caseload independently and working to deadlinesStrong drafting and client communication skills, with a considered approach to sensitive matters
• The ability to work from Stockport

The offer

• A locum role based in Stockport
• Duration and rate to be confirmed with candidates

If you are an experienced private client solicitor looking for a locum assignment in Stockport, this role offers a clear scope and a live caseload to get stuck into.