Private Client Solicitor PQE

Private Client Solicitor - 0-3 Years' PQE - Abergavenny

Location: Abergavenny

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 (DOE)

Bonus: Up to 20% based on achieving 3.5x salary billing target

A well established and supportive firm is seeking a Junior Private Client Solicitor to join its friendly team in Abergavenny. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their career who wants high quality work, strong supervision and a genuine work/life balance - without the pressures of a top tier firm.

You will work alongside two full STEP qualified solicitors and a CTA qualified solicitor, with full support to pursue STEP membership yourself.

You will work closely with experienced senior lawyers on a varied and interesting caseload, including:

• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Estate administration and probate matters
• Trust creation and administration
• Inheritance tax and estate planning advice
• Court of Protection and deputyship work (depending on experience)
• Supporting senior fee earners on more complex matters

You will have regular client contact, opportunities to develop your technical skills and the chance to build long term relationships within the local community.

• Newly qualified or up to 3 years' PQE (trainees approaching qualification welcome)
• Experienced in private client work through a seat or post qualification role
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Empathetic, professional and confident dealing with sensitive matters
• A strong communicator with a client focused approach
• Keen to learn, develop and progress within a supportive team

• Competitive salary (£40,000-£55,000 DOE)
• 20% performance related bonus (based on 3.5x salary billing target)
• Excellent work/life balance
• Supportive, friendly working environment
  
  Full support towards STEP qualification
• Strong training and development opportunities
• Onsite parking
• Convenient location near train station
• Easy commute from Cardiff, Newport, Monmouth, Hereford and surrounding areas

For a confidential discussion or to explore this opportunity further, please contact:

Olivia Reed - Senior Consultant

Email:

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The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably 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.*