Overview
Private Client Legal Executive
North Somerset
I am supporting a well‑established law firm that is looking to recruit a full‑time Private Client Legal Executive to join their Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration team. The successful candidate will work alongside two experienced Partners within a friendly, supportive department that encourages professional development and high‑quality client care.
Key responsibilities
Managing a varied caseload under supervision, including:
- Estate and trust administration
- Drafting Wills
- Preparing and advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Court of Protection and attorneyship work
- Regular client contact, including face‑to‑face meetings
- Providing clear, tailored advice in line with each client’s needs
- Progressing matters efficiently and keeping clients updated on costs and timelines
- Using available administrative support to ensure smooth file progression
- Assisting with basic financial administration on files (with support from the cash office team)
- Supporting Partners with marketing and business development activities
- Maintaining compliant, well‑organised and up‑to‑date files
- Preparing correspondence and documents using Microsoft Office
- Ensuring confidentiality and security of all client information
Skills & experience required
- Recent experience managing your own matters within a Wills & Probate or Private Client team
- Strong communication and client‑care skills
- Ability to work proactively, use initiative, and support the wider team
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
- Excellent attention to detail and accurate typing skills
- Confident using Microsoft Office
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Passionate about private client work with a strong work ethic
- Full, clean driving licence
For more information or to apply, please contact shannonhewes@chadwicknott.co.uk.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £30000 – £45000 per annum
Location: Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
