Private Client Solicitor
Job description
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Private Client Solicitor
Location: Brighton, East Sussex (Hybrid Working Available)
This role is with, a growing and highly regarded Legal 500 law firm, is looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its successful Private Client team in Brighton.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and supportive firm offering high-quality private client work, flexible hybrid working and strong long-term career prospects.
The Role:
You will manage a varied and rewarding private client caseload, advising individuals and families on a broad range of matters, including:
- Drafting wills and advising on estate planning
- Probate and estate administration, including taxable estates
- Inheritance tax (IHT) planning
- Trusts and succession planning
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Providing clear, empathetic advice to clients
You will work as part of a friendly and collaborative private client department, with access to strong support and the opportunity to develop your practice.
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- Solid experience in Private Client / Probate work
- Ability to manage files with a good level of autonomy
- Strong client-care skills and attention to detail
- A collaborative and approachable manner
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements
- High-quality Legal 500-level private client work
- Supportive and welcoming firm culture
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities
Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV via the link provided, or for immediate and confidential consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal today.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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⭐ Highlight your Private Client and Probate experience prominently as this Legal 500 firm specifically seeks solid experience in these areas
📊 Quantify your caseload management: "Managed 45+ probate cases annually with average completion time of 8 months"
🌐 Emphasise your IHT planning and trust work experience as these are key specialisms mentioned in the role
🎯 Showcase your client care credentials and empathetic approach as the advert emphasises providing clear, empathetic advice
🤝 Mention your collaborative working style and ability to work autonomously as both are specifically valued
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- •Managed 35+ probate cases annually including taxable estates worth £2.8M, completing administration within 12 months average timeframe
- •Drafted 120+ wills and lasting powers of attorney, implementing inheritance tax planning strategies that saved clients average £45,000 per estate
- •Led trust administration for 8 family succession plans, coordinating with tax advisors to optimise IHT mitigation across multi-generational wealth transfers
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Dear Hiring Manager,
G2 Legal's reputation as a Legal 500 firm makes this Private Client Solicitor position particularly appealing, especially given my experience in probate administration and inheritance tax planning that directly aligns with your Brighton team's requirements.
My background in private client law encompasses will drafting, estate administration, and IHT planning, with particular strength in managing complex probate cases whilst maintaining the empathetic client care approach your firm values. I thrive in collaborative environments whilst demonstrating the autonomy needed to manage varied caseloads effectively.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you approach complex inheritance tax planning for high-value estates?
- ›What's your process for drafting wills that minimise potential disputes?
- ›How do you handle probate administration for taxable estates?
- ›Describe your experience with trust structures and succession planning
- ›What systems do you use for case management in private client work?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to deliver difficult news to a grieving client
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple urgent probate deadlines
- ›How do you build trust with new private clients during sensitive matters?
- ›Give an example of when you worked collaboratively to solve a complex estate issue
- ›Tell me about a time you had to work autonomously on a challenging case
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to deliver difficult news to a grieving client
Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple urgent probate deadlines