Senior Private Client Solicitor
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Ready for Associate/Head of Department? If you have a solid Private Client background and are looking to manage a small team -
We are excited to be looking for a Senior Solicitor for this young, dynamic and sought after Lincolnshire based firm in their close knit Private Client Department.
You will have solid experience of handling an array of private client matters.
- STEP accreditation would be preferable but not essential
Benefits to include -
- 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
- pension scheme
- Access to training webinars / E-Library
- DBS check costs paid for
- A supportive team environment
Salary negotiable depending on experience.
If you are passionate about working for an inclusive company that values all its employees and excels at Customer Service, then please apply with your CV for more information.
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⭐ Lead your CV personal statement with your Private Client specialism and any team management experience, as the advert explicitly seeks someone ready for Associate or Head of Department level.
📊 Quantify your caseload: e.g. 'Managed a caseload of 80+ active private client matters including complex estate administrations exceeding £1.2M' to demonstrate capacity and seniority.
🎯 Mention STEP accreditation or active STEP membership prominently if you hold it — the advert flags it as preferable, so it will differentiate your application in a small candidate pool.
🌐 Highlight any experience supervising or mentoring junior fee earners, as the role involves managing a small team within the Private Client Department.
🤝 Reference your track record of handling an array of private client matters (Wills, LPAs, Trusts, Probate, Court of Protection) to mirror the advert's language and pass ATS screening.
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- •Managed a caseload of 75 active private client matters simultaneously, including 12 complex estate administrations with combined gross estates exceeding £4.2M and Inheritance Tax liabilities.
- •Supervised 2 junior fee earners across Wills and LPA work, reducing file review turnaround time from 5 days to 2 days through structured weekly case reviews.
- •Drafted and executed 40+ Lasting Powers of Attorney per quarter, maintaining a 100% registration success rate with the Office of the Public Guardian over 18 months.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Private client law is the core of my practice, and the opportunity to step into an Associate or Head of Department role at your South Holland firm is precisely the progression I am seeking. With solid experience across Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Trust administration, I am confident in managing a varied caseload while supporting a small team to deliver high-quality client outcomes.
My background in private client work includes handling complex estate administrations with significant Inheritance Tax considerations, drafting bespoke Will structures for high-net-worth clients, and supervising junior fee earners through their development. I hold a strong understanding of STEP principles and have consistently prioritised client care throughout sensitive and often emotionally charged matters.
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Technische
- ›Walk us through how you handle a complex estate administration involving multiple beneficiaries and Inheritance Tax liabilities.
- ›How do you approach drafting a Lasting Power of Attorney for a client with early-stage cognitive decline?
- ›What is your experience with Court of Protection applications, and how do you manage client expectations throughout the process?
- ›How do you stay current with changes to Inheritance Tax legislation and HMRC practice?
- ›What is your understanding of STEP's professional standards, and how have they influenced your private client practice?
Verhaltensbezogene
- ›Tell me about a time you managed a particularly sensitive client matter — how did you balance legal advice with emotional support?
- ›Describe a situation where you identified an error or risk in a colleague's work. How did you handle it?
- ›Give an example of when you had to manage competing deadlines across a large caseload. What was your approach?
- ›Tell me about a time you took on a leadership or supervisory responsibility. What did you learn from it?
- ›Describe a situation where a client was dissatisfied with progress on their matter. How did you resolve it?
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Tell me about a time you managed a particularly sensitive client matter — how did you balance legal advice with emotional support?
Give an example of when you had to manage competing deadlines across a large caseload. What was your approach?