Legal Executive Private Client

Private Client Legal Executive London Law Firm Full-time, Permanent

A well-established law firm is seeking a Private Client Legal Executive to join its respected private client team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Legal Executive to manage a varied caseload of wills, probate, estate administration, trusts and lasting powers of attorney matters. The successful Private Client Legal Executive will work closely with solicitors, partners and clients, providing high-quality support and advice across a broad range of private client work.

The firm is looking for a proactive, client-focused and detail-driven Private Client Legal Executive who can confidently manage matters from initial instruction through to completion, while delivering a professional and sensitive service to individuals and families.

The Role

The Private Client Legal Executive will be responsible for:

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters
• Drafting wills, codicils and letters of wishes
• Advising on and preparing lasting powers of attorney
• Supporting clients with probate and estate administration
• Assisting with trusts, inheritance tax planning and succession matters
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence and client reports
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, executors, trustees, HMRC and third parties
• Maintaining accurate files, case notes and compliance records
• Managing deadlines, key dates and client expectations
• Supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships

The Private Client Legal Executive

The successful Private Client Legal Executive will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a private client department
• Experience handling wills, probate, estate administration and LPAs
• CILEX qualification, or working towards CILEX, would be advantageous
• Strong technical knowledge of private client matters
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• The ability to manage a caseload with supervision where required
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• A sensitive, professional and empathetic approach
• Confidence working with clients, families and professional contacts

The Firm

This law firm offers a supportive, professional and collaborative working environment, with the opportunity to work on high-quality private client matters. The successful Private Client Legal Executive will join an experienced team that values client care, technical accuracy and long-term career development.

This role would suit a Private Client Legal Executive looking to develop their career within a reputable firm and take on a varied, client-facing caseload.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Supportive private client team
• Varied wills, probate, trusts and LPA caseload
• Excellent career development opportunity
• Professional and client-focused working environment
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced solicitors and partners

Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Legal Executive looking to join a respected law firm and develop their career within a busy private client department.

For more information, please apply or contact the team for a confidential discussion.