Private Client Solicitor in City of Westminster

The successful candidate will work across a varied range of private client matters, including but not limited to:

• Will drafting;
• Lasting Powers of Attorney;
• Estate administration;
• Probate and intestacy matters; and
• Trusts.

You will be responsible for managing matters from initial instruction through to completion, providing clear, practical and sensitive advice to clients and maintaining a high standard of client care throughout.

As a Private Client Solicitor, you will:

• Manage your own varied caseload of private client matters.
• Draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Handle estate administration and probate matters.
• Advise on and assist with Trust matters.
• Meet with clients, take instructions and provide clear and practical advice.
• Liaise with executors, beneficiaries, financial institutions and other third parties.
• Ensure matters are progressed efficiently and files are maintained to a high standard.
• Support the continued growth and development of the Private Client team.
• Participate in appropriate networking and business development activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who has gained solid experience in private client work and is confident managing their own caseload with appropriate support and supervision.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with NQ-2 years' PQE.
• Has relevant experience in Private Client law.
• Has experience managing their own caseload.
• Has experience in Will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney, estate administration and Trusts.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Is able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Has a professional, approachable and empathetic manner with clients.
• Is comfortable working independently while also contributing positively to the wider team.

Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors is a well-established law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and providing excellent client care.

You will join a supportive and experienced team with the opportunity to develop your technical skills, build your own caseload and contribute to the continued growth of the department.