Private Client Lawyer

Overview

In this role you will handle a diverse private client caseload within a well-established Sussex/Surrey practice. You will supportWill drafting, estate administration, LPAs, trusts, Court of Protection matters, and inheritance tax planning, often with minimal supervision. The position offers flexible hours (4 or 5 days) and a clear path for long-term growth within a supportive team. You will collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards of client care and service excellence. This is an opportunity to shape private client solutions in a forward‑thinking firm with strong goodwill and solid career prospects.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible Working
• Competitive salary
• Long term career prospects
• Supportive team
• Well-managed firm
• Goodwill

Responsibilities

• Will drafting
• Estate administration
• Lasting Power of Attorney work
• Trusts and administration
• Court of Protection applications
• Inheritance tax planning
• Provide high standard of client care

Key requirements

• c.2 years+ PQE in private client work
• solid background across private client matters
• excellent IT skills
• high standards of client care
• ideally pursuing STEP
• flexible to work 4 or 5 days a week in school hours

• client care
• communication
• attention to detail
• Will drafting
• Estate administration
• LPA

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