Experienced Solicitor/Fee Earner – Wills & Estates

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Full time
Location: Leeds
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Job offered by: Verus Recruitment
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Job Role:

Experienced Solicitor/Fee Earner Wills & Estates Location:

Leeds Salary:

GBP40,000 - GBP50,000 Working Hours:

Monday to Friday

About Our Client? Our client is a long-established and highly respected law firm based in Leeds, serving a diverse client base with integrity and dedication. The company is renowned for providing expert legal services in Private Client matters, including Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Court of Protection.

This is a forward-thinking company that values its people, offering flexibility, agile working, and a genuine commitment to work-life balance. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional development, this role presents an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding legal career in a supportive and positive environment.

Why Join Us? Work for a well-established firm with a loyal and longstanding client base. Enjoy a flexible and agile working environment. Be part of a team that values teamwork, career development, and client service. Receive ongoing support and the opportunity to grow through training and business development activities, including STEP accreditation. Role Overview We are seeking a confident and experienced Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing a diverse caseload and driving the development of our Wills & Estates offerings. You ll specialise in working with elderly clients, providing expert advice on Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, and Court of Protection matters. If you re ambitious, empathetic, and ready to hit the ground running, this role will offer you exciting challenges and professional satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities: Managing a broad range of Private Client cases, including Wills, Trusts, Estate Administration, and Court of Protection matters. Advising clients on complex elderly client work, including managing financial affairs and planning for the future. Building and maintaining strong client relationships with professionalism and empathy. Supporting the development of the Private Client offering through networking and business development. Contributing to the team s success by collaborating with colleagues and offering insights for continuous improvement. Person Specification: Qualified Solicitor or Fee Earner with a minimum of 2 years PQE in Private Client work. Strong track record in handling elderly client matters, including Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection. Self-starter with excellent communication and client care skills. Empathetic and approachable with the ability to build lasting relationships with clients. Ambitious and dynamic with a commitment to professional growth and team success. What Our Client Offers: Competitive salary with an annual bonus scheme (up to 10% of base salary). 31 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) with additional long-service days and the option to purchase extra days. Flexible and agile working options 3 days in the office, 2 days from home (after the initial office-based integration period). Funded staff events to foster team spirit and a collaborative environment. Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and annual travel card loan. Commitment to professional development, with opportunities for career progression within the firm. Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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