Private Client Lawyer / Solicitor (Permanent)

Job Description Private Client Solicitor / 1+ PQE / Greater Manchester / c£60,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Probate Solicitor to join a growing private client team, managing a varied caseload of probate and estate administration matters within a supportive firm that values professional development and career progression – JOB TITLE: Private Client Solicitor PQE REQUIRED: 1+ LOCATION: Greater Manchester SALARY: Up to £60,000 (DOE) THE ROLE: You will join a growing private client team, taking responsibility for a varied caseload of probate and estate administration matters from initial instruction through to completion. Your work will include obtaining grants of probate and letters of administration, administering estates, preparing inheritance tax documentation and advising executors, administrators and beneficiaries. You will also have the opportunity to assist with wills and lasting powers of attorney where required. You will work closely with clients, HMRC, financial institutions and other third parties, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and clients receive clear, practical advice throughout the process. THE CANDIDATE: The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with at least 1 years’ PQE and experience in probate and private client work, together with a strong understanding of estate administration and inheritance tax matters. You should be confident managing your own caseload, dealing with clients and handling matters through to conclusion. Strong communication and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines are essential. You will be proactive, professional and committed to delivering a high standard of client care, with the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team. THE FIRM: You will be joining a well established and growing law firm with a friendly and supportive working environment. The firm places importance on employee development and offers opportunities to build your expertise and progress your career within the business. The firm offers a competitive salary, 28 days' annual leave, additional leave based on length of service, an extra day off for your birthday and an annual Christmas shutdown. Further benefits include an employee gift scheme, refer-a-colleague incentive scheme and ongoing training and development opportunities. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.