Private Client Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE)

Wills, Trusts & Probate Solicitor within Leading Private Client Specialist
North London | Hybrid Working | STEP & ACTAPS Funding

\n A highly regarded and growing North London law firm is seeking a Wills, Trusts & Probate Solicitor to join its expanding Private Client department. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior solicitor looking to build their career within a supportive, collaborative team that genuinely invests in professional development.
\n The firm advises on the full spectrum of private client matters, including wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, deputyship applications and contentious probate. You will benefit from close supervision, excellent mentoring and fully funded STEP and/or ACTAPS qualifications as you progress your career.

The Role
\n You will manage your own caseload of private client matters, including:

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• Drafting wills, including those incorporating simple trusts
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• Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
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• Deputyship applications under the Mental Capacity Act
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• Probate and estate administration from instruction through to completion
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• Estate valuations and inheritance tax documentation
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• Probate applications, asset collection and distribution
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• Preparing estate accounts
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• Providing exceptional client care to individuals and families
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• Supporting business development and departmental initiatives
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There is also the opportunity to gain exposure to contentious probate for candidates with an interest in developing within this specialist area.

About You
\n You will be:

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• A Solicitor with 0 to 2 years PQE in Private Client
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• Experienced in probate and estate administration
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• Confident managing your own files with appropriate supervision
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• An excellent communicator with strong client care skills
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• Keen to develop your expertise within a supportive team
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What's on Offer

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• Competitive salary depending on experience
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• Quarterly and annual bonus schemes
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• Fully funded STEP and/or ACTAPS qualifications
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• Hybrid working
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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Private pension
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• Employee Assistance Programme
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• Private healthcare after two years' service
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• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave
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• Ongoing training, mentoring and genuine long term career progression
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This is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm that is committed to developing its lawyers and providing clear opportunities for progression within a thriving Private Client team.