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Private Client Solicitor
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Private Client Solicitor
Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive | 3+ PQE | Devon | Competitive Salary DOE + Benefits
The Firm
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm with a strong presence across Devon. Renowned for delivering exceptional client care, the firm has built a longstanding reputation for providing specialist private client advice to individuals and families across the South West. The team offers a full range of wills, probate, trust, tax planning and estate administration services, combining technical expertise with a personable and compassionate approach.
The Role
Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Trusts & Estates Practitioner to join its successful Private Client team.
You will manage a varied caseload and provide high-quality advice across all aspects of private client work, including:
- Drafting Wills and providing estate planning advice
- Inheritance Tax and succession planning
- Trust creation and administration
- Estate administration and probate matters
- Applications for Grants of Representation
- Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
- Court of Protection and Deputyship applications
- Advising on inheritance protection and asset preservation
- Assisting clients with deeds of variation and post-death estate planning
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About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 3 years' PQE in Private Client law (although all levels will be considered)
- Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, trusts and estate administration
- STEP qualification or ongoing STEP studies would be advantageous but are not essential.
What's On Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- High-quality and varied private client work
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Career progression opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- The opportunity to join a firm with an excellent reputation for client service and technical expertise
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For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or to apply, please get in touch today. Contact Alicia Forde on 0121 454 1004 or email alicia.forde@enllegal.co.uk quoting Job Ref: 215304469
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