Private Client Solicitor/Fee Earner

Eventus Recruitment Group is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner to join a busy and growing law firm based in Buxton. This permanent, full time role offers a salary of £35,000-£50,000 (depending on experience) and accepts hybrid working, with free parking and genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Managing Partner and support with an established and growing private client caseload.
• Prepare initial client onboarding documentation.
• Liaise with clients and third parties.
• Manage all aspects of client matter compliance.
• Take instructions for wills, lasting powers of attorney, estate administration, tax returns and IHT planning.
• Draft wills and lasting powers of attorney.
• Administer estates from start to completion.
• Prepare legal documents, including deeds of variation, deeds of appointment, appropriation and renunciation.
• Assist with complex probate matters, including estates with foreign assets and trusts.
• Handle non contentious matters, including taxable estates requiring IHT400 forms.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Fee Earner with ideally 4+ years of experience in private client work.
• Strong experience in wills, probate and estate administration.
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision and hit the ground running.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Experience liaising with clients and third parties.
• Experience using Ticket Partner for Windows is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

• Salary of £35,000-£50,000 (depending on experience).
• Hybrid working.
• Employee discounts.
• Free parking.
• Support for further qualifications and ongoing professional development.

As an equal-opportunities employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds and circumstances.