Private Client Lawyer 2+yrs PQE
Job description
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- Generous salary and bonus
- High quality work
- Team environment
A well-established and highly respected law firm is currently on the lookout for a seasoned Private Client Solicitor with a minimum of five years' post-qualification experience to join their growing team based in Canterbury.
This forward-thinking and dynamic department provides a brilliant opportunity to collaborate with accomplished professionals committed to supporting your career progression and long-term achievements. Renowned for its measured growth and internal talent development, this firm is recognised for delivering exceptional service and fostering long-standing client relationships - a testament to its stellar reputation in the legal world.
You'll become part of a supportive and friendly team where collaboration, encouragement, and mutual success are at the core of their culture.
Key Responsibilities Include: Overseeing a varied portfolio of private client matters, including: Composing Wills Handling Probate Cases Trust Management Inheritance Tax Advice Estate Administration Other duties include: Precise recording of time, financial oversight, and compliance with internal procedures. Actively contributing to team meetings and participating in ongoing training and development. Supporting the growth of the department through marketing and networking initiatives.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess: Proven proficiency in private client services with at least 5 years of qualified legal practice. Excellent organisational skills, with strong interpersonal and communication abilities. A proactive and flexible attitude, capable of managing a busy caseload in a collaborative and high-performing environment.
If you're seeking a fresh challenge in a forward-moving firm that values your growth and success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Benefits to you: Competitive and generous compensation 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Additional (discretionary) holiday at Christmas Target / Discretionary bonus scheme Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice) Team social events and CSR activities Perkbox Benefits and Rewards Scheme Staff concessions for Conveyancing and Private Client work Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Childcare Vouchers Long Service Awards Eye Care
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⭐ Highlight your Private Client experience prominently as this Legal 500 firm specifically seeks qualified solicitors with PQE in this area
📊 Quantify your caseload management: "Managed 150+ probate cases annually, completing 95% within 6-month timeframes"
🌐 Emphasise your will drafting expertise and trust management experience as these are core responsibilities mentioned
🎯 Showcase your inheritance tax advisory skills and estate administration experience to match their key service areas
🤝 Demonstrate your collaborative approach and team contribution abilities as they value supportive team culture
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- •Managed diverse private client portfolio of 200+ matters including wills, probate and trust administration, achieving 98% client satisfaction ratings
- •Drafted complex wills and inheritance tax planning strategies for high-net-worth clients, saving average £45,000 per estate in tax liabilities
- •Led probate administration for estates valued up to £2.5M, completing 85% of cases within 12-month statutory timeframes
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Your Legal 500 firm's Private Client Solicitor position in Canterbury represents exactly the career progression I seek, combining my expertise in wills, probate and trust management with your reputation for exceptional client service and internal talent development.
My background in private client law, including estate administration and inheritance tax planning, aligns perfectly with your requirements for managing complex client portfolios whilst contributing to business development initiatives.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you approach complex inheritance tax planning for high-net-worth clients?
- ›Describe your experience with trust administration and ongoing management responsibilities
- ›What systems do you use for accurate time recording and case management?
- ›How do you ensure compliance with SRA regulations in private client work?
- ›Explain your approach to will drafting for clients with complex family structures
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you managed a particularly challenging probate case
- ›Describe how you've contributed to business development in your previous role
- ›Give an example of when you've had to work collaboratively to resolve a client issue
- ›How do you prioritise your workload when managing multiple estate administrations?
- ›Describe a situation where you've had to deliver difficult news to a bereaved client
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you managed a particularly challenging probate case
Describe how you've contributed to business development in your previous role