Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Paralegal

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Reed Legal are delighted to be working with a fantastic well-established firm who are seeking a dedicated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Paralegal to join their growing team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload with a focus on estate administration, providing expert legal advice with professionalism and empathy.

Benefits:

• Join a client focused firm with a strong reputation, that offers flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive working environment and opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Great company culture with Summer and Christmas parties, Well-being support and enhanced contractual sick pay.
• 23 days holiday, rising to 25 days after five years, plus bank holidays.

Day to day of the role:

• Managing a diverse caseload of private client matters, focusing on estate administration.
• Handling probate and estate administration from start to finish, advising clients on estate planning and inheritance tax issues.
• Drafting wills, powers of attorney, and trust documents.
• Building and maintain strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with relevant legal standards and regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 2+ years PQE as a private client solicitor/FILEX/CLC or similar experienced Fee Earner.
• Strong knowledge of probate, estate administration, wills, and trusts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload and work to deadlines, with high levels of accuracy.
• Commitment to providing outstanding client service as well as a proven track record of consistent billing.

To apply for the Private Client position, please submit your CV to this Advert or contact Kenza at Reed Edinburgh.