Gepp Solicitors
Private Client Solicitor– Chelmsford office – Full time
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About Gepp Solicitors
At Gepp Solicitors, we combine trusted legal expertise with a modern, collaborative approach.
Based in Chelmsford, we provide legal services to individuals, families, and businesses across Essex, London, and beyond.
We are committed to building long-lasting relationships with our clients while creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive. As part of our team, you'll join colleagues who value professionalism, collaboration, and exceptional client service.
About the Role
As a Private Client Solicitor, you'll join a respected and experienced team with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional client service. You'll manage a varied caseload of Private Client matters, providing practical, sensitive advice to individuals and families while building lasting client relationships. Working collaboratively with colleagues and professional contacts, you'll play an important role in the continued growth and success of the department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and progressive firm. This role offers hybrid working arrangements following the successful completion of a probationary period.
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Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied caseload of Private Client matters from instruction to completion
- Advising clients on Wills, trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Deputyship applications
- Administering estates and trusts
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, accountants, independent financial advisers, and other professional contacts
- Delivering clear, practical advice tailored to clients' individual circumstances
- Supporting the development of new business through networking and relationship building
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service
- Maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance
- Achieving agreed financial and performance targets
About you
You’ll have:
- At least 6 years' PQE (or equivalent) in Private Client law
- Strong technical knowledge across Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Excellent client care and relationship management skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities with excellent attention to detail
- Experience managing your own caseload independently
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You’ll be:
- Professional, approachable, and empathetic
- Commercially aware with a proactive approach to developing client relationships
- Confident working independently and collaboratively within a team
- Organized and able to prioritize a busy workload effectively
- Committed to delivering exceptional client service
- Positive, adaptable, and motivated to contribute to the continued success of the department
Why join us?
Our people are at the heart of our success, which is why we invest in competitive salaries, excellent benefits, wellbeing, and career development.
Ready to apply?
Please submit your CV & covering note to: recruitment@gepp.co.uk https://geppsolicitors.co.uk/careers/careers-vacancies/
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