Private Client Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Bridgend

Private Client Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Bridgend

Location: Bridgend

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (part time considered)

Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 (dependent on experience)

A well established regional law firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its busy and respected Private Client Department in Bridgend. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad and rewarding private client practice within a supportive, progressive and friendly team.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Wills
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Probate and estate administration
• Professional executor and full estate administration work
• Trusts (where appropriate)
• Court of Protection matters (where appropriate)
• Exposure to estate disputes and contentious probate (depending on experience and interest)
• Handling both straightforward and more complex matters with appropriate supervision
• Working collaboratively with solicitors, trainees and support staff

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in wills, LPAs and probate
• Strong client care skills and a sensitive, professional approach
• Good drafting, organisation and file management skills
• Confidence managing files with appropriate supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively within a close knit team
• Sound judgment and awareness of when to escalates technical or sensitive issues
• Interest in developing a broader private client practice
• STEP qualification, TEP status or willingness to work towards STEP (highly desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Supportive and progressive working environment
• Mentoring from a TEP qualified Head of Department
• Exposure to a broad range of private client work
• Good administrative and drafting support
• Modern systems and technology
• Birthday day off
• Additional office closure days over Christmas
• Enhanced sickness benefits (after qualifying period)
• Flexible working considered where possible
• Support for professional development, including STEP progression
• Opportunity to contribute to the department's continued growth

How to Apply

• Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
• Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

All applications will be treated in confidence.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.