Private Client Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

We are looking for additional specialist practitioners to join our well established and expanding Private Client department at our head office in Exeter and in our branch offices.

Our existing Team comprises 19 practitioners across our 6 locations, including members of STEP, Solicitors for the Elderly and the Agricultural Law Association, enjoy varied caseloads across the whole range of Private Client work including Estate and Inheritance Tax Planning, Estate Administration, Trust Creation and Administration, Elderly Client Services, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work. We are looking for qualified lawyers to add to our team.

We have positions to offer to the right candidates which would suit:

• Newly qualified practitioners with genuine Private Client experience to who we can offer mentoring and development (including support in obtaining STEP qualifications or membership);

• More experienced practitioners with a solid Private Client Background looking to take their career to the next level; and

• Highly experienced Private Client specialists looking for a role which may include supervision or mentoring and a path to leading a team and/or partnership.  

For the more experienced role we would prefer candidates who are members of STEP.

All members of the team are expected to participate in developing and marketing the firm’s Private Client Services and so we are looking for candidates with a proactive approach who wish to be part of a dynamic team.

Excellent interpersonal and time management skills and proficient IT skills are essential, and experience of practice management and accounts/tax management systems is preferred.

Full-time posts and part time positions can be available for the right candidates.

Gilbert Stephens LLP offers a full range of legal services to both individuals and businesses in Exeter, Budleigh Salterton, Crediton, Okehampton, Ottery St Mary and Sidmouth. Our lawyers work closely with a team of Independent Financial Advisors from Gilbert Stephens Financial Services Ltd. Further details of the firm can be found at www.gilbertstephens.co.uk

Please send details of your relevant background, experience and qualifications to: richardwalford@gilbertstephens.co.uk 

For more details contact:

Richard Walford

Gilbert Stephens LLP Solicitors
15-17 Southernhay East
Exeter
EX1 1QE