Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive - Estate Administration - Teignmouth - 2 Years PQE +
Location: Teignmouth (Fully office based)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 to £60,000
A respected South West law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its successful and well established Estates Team in Teignmouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with around 3 years' PQE who enjoys estate administration work and is looking to build a long term career within a supportive, community focused Wealth Management team.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of taxable and non taxable estates, acting for executors, trustees and beneficiaries throughout the administration process. Your work will include:
- Managing your own estate administration caseload with appropriate supervision
- Handling all aspects of estate administration, including IHT reporting, grants of representation, estate accounts and distributions
- Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Meeting clients both in the office and at their homes when appropriate
- Building strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts
- Working closely with colleagues across the wider Wealth Management team on succession planning, trusts and tax matters
- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate
- Contributing to the team's strong reputation within the local community
This is a client facing role offering genuine responsibility and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to local families across generations.
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a motivated lawyer who enjoys relationship building and delivering clear, compassionate advice. You will:
- Have around 3 years' PQE (flexible for strong candidates)
- Be a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- Have experience administering estates from start to finish
- Be comfortable dealing with both taxable and non taxable estates
- Be able to draft Wills and LPAs
- Have strong communication and organisational skills
- Be committed to excellent client service and high professional standards
- Be confident managing your own matters while working collaboratively within a team
- Have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for client visits
The firm is particularly interested in candidates who want to become part of the local community and build trusted relationships that last for generations.
Benefits
The firm offers:
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- Strong investment in training, development and progression
- A culture built on high quality work, healthy growth and happy teams
- Excellent long term career prospects
- A well established client base and strong community presence
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
