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Private Client Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom , Kettering

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Salary:

40000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

High street firm with a very settled team and a history of promoting from within are looking to strengthen with the appointment of an experienced and motivated private client solicitor or legal executive who is ambitious and seeking the next career challenge. The firm pride themselves on excellent client care and services. You will have experience of Private Client Services and can demonstrate your level of experience in your previous role. This position will involve home visits to elderly clients and you will need to be able to work from either of our two offices from time to time. The firm also has a high net worth client base and many of the files coming in will relate to probate, trusts, estate admin and inheritance tax planning.

Job Responsibility:

  • Deal with executors, trustees, beneficiaries and other legal professionals
  • Home visits to elderly clients

Requirements:

  • Experience of Private Client Services
  • Great organisational skills
  • Technically aware

Nice to have:

  • Ability to work from either of our two offices from time to time
  • Commitment to live and work in the area
What we offer:

Bonus scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 25, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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