PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR–WILLS, PROBATE AND TRUSTS

Location
Milton Keynes
Salary
£45000 - £55000 per annum, Benefits: Excellent benefits
Posted
10 Oct 2016
Closes
07 Nov 2016
Ref
SS23834
Contact
Simon Shorter
Job Title
Solicitor
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
THE FIRM
Our Legal 500 client has a reputation for excellent client-care skills and an astute and focused approach to providing the best possible level of service across the board.  Conveniently located in leafy Milton Keynes and with excellent transport links, the firm actively encourages its staff to be proactive in all areas, keeping abreast of the latest legal developments and providing concise, accurate, value-for-money advice to clients.  The firm is now recruiting for a private client solicitor with about five years’ PQE to join the wills, trusts and probate team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious firm just when it is embarking on a very exciting period of expansion.  On offer is an extremely friendly and supportive working environment and an excellent range of benefits.

THE ROLE
Although this is not a management position, it does involve input into training and supporting the paralegals and secretarial staff.  As is usual with wills and probate matters, you will be undertaking visits to clients outside the office and should have a full, clean driving licence.    Previous experience in a private client role with experience in Court of Protection matters is essential and you should also be familiar with probate sales and other property work pertaining to estates management.  Please quote reference SS23834 when applying for this private client role.

THE CANDIDATE:-
You will:-
Be a solicitor of about 5 years’ PQE;
Have a strong background in private client work;
Possess a full, clean driving licence;
Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex matters in clear, concise language.

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR–WILLS, PROBATE AND TRUSTS