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Private Client Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited·Rother, East Sussex·Posted 1 week ago
🏠 Hybrid👑 Executive
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Job description

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Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive

Location: Bexhill, East Sussex (Hybrid Working Available)

An established and highly regarded law firm in East Sussex is looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its friendly and successful Private Client team in Bexhill.

This is an excellent opportunity for a private client professional seeking high-quality work, a supportive working environment and the flexibility of hybrid working.

The Role:

You will handle a broad range of Private Client matters, managing your own caseload with appropriate support. Typical work will include:

  • Drafting Wills and advising on succession planning
  • Estate administration and probate, including elderly client matters
  • Advising on and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Providing clear, compassionate advice to private and elderly clients
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues and support staff

Candidate Requirements:

  • Qualified Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
  • Experience handling a range of Private Client / Probate matters
  • Strong Will drafting and estate administration experience
  • Confident advising elderly or vulnerable clients
  • Excellent communication, organisation and client-care skills

What’s on Offer?

  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements
  • Full secretarial support
  • Friendly and supportive private client department
  • High-quality private client work
  • Genuine career development and progression opportunities
  • Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE)

Apply:

My client is keen to shortlist and interview promptly.

To apply, please submit your CV via the link provided, or for a confidential discussion, contact Robert Rowland directly at G2 Legal.

All applications and enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Private Client Solicitor qualificationChartered Legal Executive qualificationWill drafting experienceEstate administration experienceProbate matters experienceElderly client advisory experience
Nice-to-have
Succession planningTrust law knowledgeVulnerable client experienceEast Sussex legal market knowledge
Soft skills
CommunicationOrganisationClient careCompassionCollaborationAttention to detail
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⭐ Highlight your Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive qualification prominently as this is the core requirement

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📊 Quantify your Will drafting experience: "Drafted 150+ Wills over 3 years, specialising in complex estate planning"

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🌐 Emphasise your experience with elderly and vulnerable clients as the advert specifically mentions this requirement

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🎯 Showcase your estate administration and probate expertise with specific examples of cases managed

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🤝 Mention your collaborative working style as the role involves working with colleagues and support staff

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  • Drafted 180+ Wills over 4 years, including complex succession planning for high-net-worth clients with estates valued up to £2.5M
  • Managed estate administration for 45 probate cases annually, achieving 95% completion within 12-month timeframes whilst maintaining excellent client satisfaction
  • Advised 120+ elderly clients on Lasting Powers of Attorney arrangements, ensuring mental capacity assessments and compliance with Court of Protection guidelines

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Dear Hiring Manager,

G2 Legal's Private Client opportunity in Bexhill immediately caught my attention, particularly the combination of high-quality Will drafting work and the supportive hybrid working environment your established East Sussex practice offers.

My background in Private Client law encompasses comprehensive experience in estate administration, probate matters, and advising elderly clients on Lasting Powers of Attorney - exactly the skill set your Bexhill team requires for managing complex caseloads with appropriate support.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • How do you approach drafting a Will for a client with complex family circumstances?
  • What are the key considerations when advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney?
  • How do you handle estate administration when there are disputes between beneficiaries?
  • What steps do you take to ensure compliance with probate regulations?
  • How do you assess mental capacity when dealing with elderly or vulnerable clients?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time when you had to deliver difficult news to a grieving family member
  • Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple complex probate cases simultaneously
  • How do you build trust with elderly or vulnerable clients who may be anxious about legal processes?
  • Give an example of when you had to collaborate with colleagues to resolve a challenging Private Client matter
  • Tell me about a time when you had to explain complex legal concepts to a client in simple terms
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Tell me about a time when you had to deliver difficult news to a grieving family member

When administering an estate worth £850,000, I discovered the deceased had made significant charitable donations that reduced the family's inheritance by 40%. I arranged a face-to-face meeting with the three adult children, prepared clear documentation showing the legal obligations, and explained the situation with empathy whilst maintaining professional boundaries. I provided them with 48 hours to process the information before our follow-up call, during which I answered their questions and helped them understand their father's wishes. The family ultimately expressed gratitude for my honest and compassionate approach, and we completed the estate administration within 8 months.
2Question

Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple complex probate cases simultaneously

During a particularly busy period, I was managing 12 active probate cases with combined estate values of £4.2M. I created a detailed tracking system showing key milestones, court deadlines, and beneficiary communications for each case. When two cases required urgent court applications in the same week, I prioritised based on estate complexity and family circumstances, delegating research tasks to junior colleagues whilst maintaining direct client contact. I successfully met all deadlines, with 11 of the 12 cases completing within standard timeframes, and received commendations from 8 families for keeping them informed throughout the process.

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