The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our Private Client Team at our Coventry office.

This is a full-time office-based role with the option to work one day per week at home after completing a probationary period.

Would be suitable for someone with at least three years’ experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Must have a good knowledge of the following areas:

• Drafting Wills, including trust Wills
• Preparation of LPAs
• Estate planning/IHT advice
• Deeds of Variation

• Probate and estate administration, including IHT400 Account and taxable estates
• Financial management of client’s affairs for whom Members of the firm act as Attorney/Deputy
• Court of Protection applications

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and client handling skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

• Work calmly and accurately under pressure

• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

• Self-managed, organised and a high level of initiative

• Ability to meet billing targets
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role
• Full secretarial support provided

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with years of service (to include additional holiday over Christmas/New Year)
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working considered
• Free car parking

If you are a motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to join a supportive and well-established firm, we would love to hear from you.

Please send CV with covering letter to naomi.ohalloran@penmanssolicitors.co.uk.