Private Client Solicitor

My client is looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join their award winning Wills, Trusts & Probate team in Newcastle upon Tyne. They are a Leading law firm in The Legal 500 based in Newcastle upon Tyne with a rich history stretching back over 125 years serving clients throughout the UK and further afield. They have an outstanding reputation for delivering high quality partner-led advice with exceptional personal service. With 200 employees, they are one of the largest law firms in the North East. Their client base includes large companies, owner managed businesses, healthcare professionals, leisure operators and rural businesses. This full-time role will be varied and challenging, where you will work on your own caseload of quality private client matters. The successful candidate will be expected to deal with all aspects of the matter from inception through to completion. My client offers a competitive salary and a supportive, progressive working environment working within an experienced team. The ideal candidate for this role must have the following: - A background in handling their own caseload of private client matters - A practical and commercial approach - Good personal skills and the ability to build a rapport and network - A desire to become their client’s trusted advisor - Strong communication - A strong desire to learn - A demonstrable history of strong financial performance - Hardworking and organised - Adaptable and accommodating - A smart and tidy appearance - Excellent attention to detail - Ideally STEP qualified - Excellent timekeeping and attendance The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: - Will drafting including complex wills, estate and inheritance tax planning. - Estate Administration. - Taking instructions and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney for both health and welfare and property and financial affairs. - Experience in ‘contentious probate matters - Applications will be accepted for candidates with at least