Private Client Law Vacancies

Our Private Client team is seeking to appoint an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive, technically competent and capable of managing their own caseload independently without the need of supervision,  based at our Corby office and servicing our clients throughout the Northamptonshire counties.

You will ideally have 3+ years’ PQE, and have competent knowledge advising in the following areas:

• Estates & Administration
• Estate & inheritance planning
• Wills
• LPAs
• Trusts

Be confident and willing to work with our Commercial teams based in Corby and build relationships with our commercial clients to help build a caseload in Corby.  This position requires a thirst for Business Development and ability to engage with new contacts and opportunities to expand our client base in Corby.

 

Tell me more about the role….

Wilson Browne Solicitors is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive to join our well-established and highly regarded team in our Kettering office on either a full-time or part-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a thriving team and play a key supporting role within a busy and growing department.

You will manage a varied and high-quality private client caseload including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Powers of Attorney
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Trust creation and administration

In addition to managing your own files, you will:

• Support and supervise junior members of the team
• Provide technical guidance to the wider team
• Help maintain high standards of client care and compliance within the department

The role involves working closely with the Head of Team and contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with solid private client experience (ideally 5+ PQE, although flexibility will be considered)
• Has strong technical knowledge of wills, probate, IHT and trusts
• Is confident supporting and supervising junior colleagues
• Is organised, commercially aware and approachable
• Enjoys building relationships with clients and professional referrers
• Shares our commitment to integrity, professionalism and exceptional client service

STEP qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• A respected and established regional firm
• High-quality work and an existing client base
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

This is a key appointment as we continue to strengthen our Private Client team. A strong team ethic, attention to detail, willingness to bring others on, a desire to make a difference and a passion for working with a smile are essential!

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Conveyancer to join, manage and develop our expanding Residential Conveyancing team in Leicester.

This is an exciting opportunity, and the successful applicant will have proven experience of working within a busy residential property team and dealing with a varied caseload, including:

• Sale and purchase (including leasehold and new-build)
• Re-mortgage
• Equity release
• Transfer of equity

You must be confident in developing and managing relationships with both clients and referrers, be IT literate and committed with a previous working knowledge of using case management systems. We are willing to invest in you to continue your career, should that be CLC or SQE if you don’t have formal qualifications; let’s talk!

Excellent business development skills are essential, as well as strong organisation and compliance skills. Experience in managing a team is essential, together with an ability to work with minimal supervision.

Our Childcare law team is one of the largest in the East Midlands and due to growth, we are seeking to appoint a Childcare Solicitor (or equivalent). The role will be based at either our Leicester or Northampton office and will be working on behalf of children throughout England. Ideally you will have Children’s Panel accreditation, or be working towards it. A current guardian following would be welcomed.

You will ideally have 5+ years’ PQE, and will be working on a wide range of childcare legal proceedings including:

• Care proceedings
• EPO’s
• Special guardianship and adoption matters
• Private law applications to include rule 16.4 instructions
• Separate representation of competent children.

The ability to offer clear, practical advice while offering compassionate support are essential qualities required for this role. You will have strong advocacy experience and a passion for the work you do and the impact this has on society.

The Court of Protection team manage the financial affairs of vulnerable or mentally incapable people living  in the community and in care homes and hospital settings through authorisations from the Court of Protection and Powers of Attorney.

Due to growth, a full-time Legal and Finance Assistant is required to join this busy and interesting team at Northampton with a diverse client base. Working as part of the team, you will help with essential case management for these clients to help manage their financial affairs.

Responsibilities…

This is a full and busy role and will include the following:

• Supporting the team in all accounting roles, specifically the reconciliation of client’s bank accounts.
• Carrying out essential case management support to the Court of Protection team.
• Assisting the other team members in managing their case load on a task-by-task basis.
• Setting up payment authorisations  reconciling bank statements; monitoring deputyship bank accounts and dealing with financial institutions, including opening and closure of bank accounts.
• Preparing files for detailed cost assessment and e-filing with The Senior Court Costs Office and dealing with the cost lawyers enquiries.
•  Preparing detailed file notes for all actions carried out on the file
• Completion of forms and applications at the case handler’s direction
• Taking and dealing with enquiries from clients and their family and care staff.
• General administration tasks  for the management and organisation of the individual case files

Requirements

You will be well organised and possess a good aptitude for finances, banking and basic file management.

You will be trustworthy, caring, patient, and understanding and possess an enthusiasm for work within the Court of Protection and Private client area of the law, working with vulnerable and elderly people and their families.

Previous Court of Protection exposure is preferred and some experience in dealing with finances is required. You must also be confident to use your initiative within set guidelines; be highly organised and have enthusiasm to develop a career in this area.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to have a basic DBS check and an enhanced credit check

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