Solicitor - Private Client - Estate Administration (Wealth Management Team) - Devon - 3 Years PQE
Location: Teignmouth (Fully office based)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (36.25 hours per week)
Salary: £38,000 to £50,000 (DOE)
A respected and well established law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with around 3 years' post qualification experience to join its successful Estate Administration team in Teignmouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer 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 all stages of the administration process. Your work will include:
- Managing your own estate administration caseload with appropriate supervision
- Handling all aspects of estate administration, including inheritance tax reporting, grants of representation, estate accounts and distributions
- Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Meeting clients in the office and at their homes when appropriate
- Building and maintaining 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 working closely with clients and delivering clear, practical and compassionate advice. Estate administration often involves supporting individuals during difficult periods, so strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence are essential.
You will:
- Enjoy building long term relationships with clients
- Be confident managing your own matters while working collaboratively
- Have strong communication and organisational skills
- Be committed to excellent client service and high professional standards
- Be keen to contribute to the team's growth and local reputation
- Demonstrate the ability to develop strong client relationships and professional networks
The firm is particularly interested in candidates who want to become part of the local community and build trusted relationships that last for generations.
What You'll Have
Ideally, you will have around 3 years' post qualification experience in estate administration, although candidates with slightly more or less experience will be considered.
You will be:
- A Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- Experienced in administering estates from start to finish
- Comfortable dealing with both taxable and non taxable estates
- Able to draft Wills and LPAs
- Commercially minded and committed to excellent client service
- Capable of managing a caseload effectively and meeting deadlines
- A confident communicator with strong attention to detail
- Able to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team
- In possession of a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for client visits
Benefits
The firm offers:
- A supportive, friendly and community focused working environment
- Strong investment in training, development and progression
- A culture built around high quality work, healthy growth and happy teams
- The opportunity to become a recognised adviser within the local community
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
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*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.*
