Solicitor – Private Client – Devon – Hybrid

Overview

In this role you will lead estate administration matters within a respected private client team. You’ll handle complex estates for executors, trustees and beneficiaries, collaborating with colleagues to deliver high-quality, empathetic service. You will build trusted relationships across the region and support team growth through mentoring and strong client care. The position offers meaningful work at the heart of family succession and tax considerations, with clear opportunities for long-term career progression.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied estate administration caseload from instruction to distribution
• Advise executors, trustees and beneficiaries on inheritance tax, grants of representation and estate accounts
• Draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney as needed
• Build lasting relationships with clients, referrers and professional contacts
• Support team growth through mentoring, networking and maintaining high client service standards

Key requirements

• Experience in estate administration
• Ambitious Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Ability to manage complex matters from start to finish
• Strong client service orientation and professionalism

• Relationship-building
• Client service orientation
• Mentoring and collaboration
• Estate administration
• Inheritance tax
• Grants of representation

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