Private Client Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor Job Description

Job description:

Overview:

We are seeking a newly qualified, motivated Solicitor to join our well-established and expanding Private Client team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor (0-2 years PQE) in our regionally renowned Private Client Department. The successful candidate will manage a broad and interesting range of matters, acting for a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families and clients with business interests.

AFG Law as a firm is passionate about its people.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The caseload includes, but is not limited to:

• Trust Administration
• Tax Planning Advice
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Inheritance Tax returns
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney

Qualifications and Skills:

We are looking for a skilled candidate with the following qualifications and skills:

• A qualified solicitor with 0-2 years of PQE, ideally in Private Client matters but this is not essential
• Excellent client care skills and the ability to manage matters with confidence

Employee Benefits:

Following the successful completion of a three-month probation period, the successful applicant will benefit from:

• 25 days’ annual leave, in addition to bank holidays
• Additional leave for your length of service
• 1-day annual leave for your birthday
• 1-day recharge day
• 2 Volunteer days – Paid leave each year to participate in volunteering activities
• The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
• Annual Christmas company shutdown
• Attendance bonus
• Social Committee events
• Innovation Group contributions to help build better ways of working
• Employee gift scheme for important dates and milestones
• Refer a client incentive
• Refer a colleague incentive
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working – subject to business needs and your role within the Firm

• Hybrid working – subject to business needs and your role within the Firm

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

Are you a qualified solicitor?

Work Location: In person

Apply by emailing your cv to hrdepartment@afglaw.co.uk