Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our Private Client Team at our Coventry office.
This is a full-time office-based role with the option to work one day per week at home after completing a probationary period.
Would be suitable for someone with at least three years’ experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Must have a good knowledge of the following areas:
- Drafting Wills, including trust Wills
- Preparation of LPAs
- Estate planning/IHT advice
- Deeds of Variation
- Probate and estate administration, including IHT400 Account and taxable estates
- Financial management of client’s affairs for whom Members of the firm act as Attorney/Deputy
- Court of Protection applications
Required Skills
- Excellent communication and client handling skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Work calmly and accurately under pressure
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Self-managed, organised and a high level of initiative
- Ability to meet billing targets
- Willingness to learn and develop within the role
- Full secretarial support provided
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Generous holiday entitlement increasing with years of service (to include additional holiday over Christmas/New Year)
- Pension scheme
- Hybrid working considered
- Free car parking
If you are a motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to join a supportive and well-established firm, we would love to hear from you.
Please send CV with covering letter to naomi.ohalloran@penmanssolicitors.co.uk.