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Private Client Legal Secretary
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm in Stourbridge.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled legal secretary to support a busy Private Client team handling wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney (LPAs), and estate administration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing secretarial and administrative support to Private Client fee earners
- Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and forms
- Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and handling client calls and queries
- Assisting with file management, including document production and compliance checks
- Liaising with clients, courts, and third parties in a professional manner
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Private Client law
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and client care abilities
- Proficiency in case management systems and Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and supportive firm offering a professional working environment.
If this role sounds like it could be of interest, please click APPLY or send a copy of your CV to Mike at m.shipcott@clayton-legal.co.uk. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Norton,England
Start: 05/03/2025
Salary / Rate: £23000 - £25000 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-05 12:29:07
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Regional, award-winning law firm looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor into their Birmingham offices.
This Legal 500 ranked firm has built a loyal client base over the years who use their services time and time again.
Within this Private Client Solicitor role, your caseload may consist of:
Probate and administration of estates
Trusts - creation , TRS and administration
Post death variations
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Wills
Court of Protection applications
In return for their employees a friendly and flexible working environment, a competitive salary for the area, a generous pension scheme, private health care and 25 days annual holiday.
The successful candidate will ideally have 3-5 years PQE, has previous experience within Private Client law, is well organised, can prioritise their time effectively and has stellar client care skills.
If you are interested in this Birmingham based Private Client Solicitor role, please contact Matthew Harvey-Pearson at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to matthew.hp@saccomann.com
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anyone suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals.
You can see our full terms on our website.
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Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Posted: 2025-03-05 11:08:50
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established legal firm.
This role offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary.
As a Private Client Solicitor, you will manage a diverse caseload of private client matters while maintaining strong client and third-party relationships.
You will be responsible for:
* Managing all aspects of private client work, including wills, inheritance tax planning, trusts, powers of attorney, Court of Protection applications, and probate.
* Meeting agreed billing, time recording, and key performance targets.
* Progressing client matters efficiently, providing timely updates on progress and costs.
* Overseeing credit control on assigned matters, supported by the Accounts team.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with external organisations to support business development and referrals.
* Supervising legal assistants, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development support.
* Actively participating in departmental meetings to contribute insights and improvements.
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as a Private Client Solicitor, Private Client Lawyer or in a similar role.
* Ideally have experience in private client.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and case management systems.
Apply now for this exceptional Private ClientSolicitor opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
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Type: Permanent Location: North Yorkshire, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £60000 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-03-04 16:22:28
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We are delighted to have been exclusively instructed on a superb opening within an impressive full-service Patent and Trade Mark practice.
Sought is a Senior Associate / Partner Designate Chemistry Attorney to join their thriving team.
If you've reached that point in your career where you're craving something different, keen to explore where your depth of knowledge and experience can be best utilised to reach your full potential, then this opportunity should not be missed.
A superb variety of high-quality direct client work awaits within the biochemistry/pharmaceutical space across the patent life cycle, where you can play a key role in enriching existing client relationships as well as developing new ones whilst nurturing the junior members with this collegiate team.
On offer to an experienced attorney at either Senior Associate or possibly Partner level, is a great deal of flexibility in terms of your requirements, whether you're looking for a permanent position or a contract on a full time or part time basis.
Geographically too, there is the capacity and agility to work from any of their North, South and / or West offices, on a hybrid working basis.
If you are an experienced, self-standing Chemistry Patent Attorney who is seeking professional and personal satisfaction, as well as career fulfilment, then Catherine French would love to hear from you on 0113 467 9790 or at catherine.french@saccomann.com
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Type: Permanent Location: Wales
Posted: 2025-03-04 11:13:56
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Our client, a Leading Legal 500 firm, are looking to recruit an experienced 2+ PQE Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to further their career and help grow their team within a supportive environment.
They are ideally looking for someone who is STEP qualified, however they are willing to consider candidates with strong Private Client experience who is willing to become STEP qualified.
The role will include, but not be limited to, the following duties:
- Manage a varied caseload and advise clients on a range of private client matters, including wills, trusts, and lasting powers of attorney.
- Draft legal documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and trust deeds.
- Manage the administration of estates and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional customer service and advice.
- Keep up-to-date with changes in legislation that may affect private client matters.
- Collaborate with other professionals such as financial advisers and accountants to provide comprehensive advice to clients.
The ideal candidate:
- 2PQE+ within Private Client
- Strong technical knowledge of private client services.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to build strong relationships with clients.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in legal documentation and compliance.
- Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Empathy and understanding when dealing with sensitive client situations.
- Strong organisational skills to maintain effective case management systems.
- A proactive approach to business development and networking.
To apply for this role please click APPLY or alternatively forward your CV to Mike Shipcott at m.shipcott@clayton-legal.co.uk and reference which vacancy you would like to apply for. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Grantham,England
Start: 03/03/2025
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-03 15:44:04
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An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor to join an award-winning Midlands based firm in their office in Northampton.
Our client has a strong reputation in the area and is committed to providing an excellent, personal service to all clients.
The department is well-established and overall, the firm has also invested heavily in technology recently, creating a modern working environment in a firm still based on its traditional client-focused values.
You will be working on a varied private client caseload, including wills and probate, inheritance tax, administration of estates, power of attorney, residential care fees planning and more.
Our client is committed to the development of its employees and rewards talent and hard work, meaning there are opportunities for progression for those who perform well.
This role would be suited to candidates who are 1 -3 PQE who have strong private client experience.
This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to establish themselves in a firm that will invest in your career and offers both broad-ranging high-quality work, as well as a supportive, modern working environment.
If you are interested in this Private Client Solicitor role in Northampton then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Northampton, England
Posted: 2025-03-03 09:45:47
