Private Client Solicitor (BR0001)
Closing Date: 13th Feb 2026.We are looking for a qualified solicitor to join our fantastic expanding and busy Private Client department. The firm has a friendly, professional ethos and we are looking for like-minded individuals who wish to develop their experience across a broad range of Private Client services in a supportive, client-focused environment. Newly Qualified solicitors will be considered if they have relevant experience (min. 2 years dedicated private client experience for NQs).
Role Description
To provide high quality legal advice and services in the Private Client area, assisting individuals with Estate Planning, Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts, etc., ensuring excellent client service in line with Baldwin & Robinson's approachable, friendly ethos. The successful candidate will collaborate with clients, colleagues and stakeholders to ensure seamless transactions and uphold our high standards of legal excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on drafting Wills and updating existing Wills;
- Prepare and advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) and Deputyship applications;
- Administer Estates: acting as executor or representing executors, liaising with HMRC, probate registry, beneficiaries;
- Handle Trusts: both in setting up and advising on administration;
- Maintain accurate case files, manage deadlines and ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements;
- Liaise with clients in person, virtually or by telephone; ensure clients are kept informed and supported throughout;
- Actively undertake business development;
- Build client relationships;
- Collaborate with colleagues in other departments when needed.
Experience & Skills
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with experience in Private Client;
- Strong technical knowledge of Wills, Probate, Trusts, LPAs, Estate Administration and related legislation;
- Excellent drafting skills;
- Excellent client care skills, managing multiple files, meeting deadlines;
- Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
- Good IT skills, familiar with case management systems, ability to adopt firm's tools.
Qualifications
- Admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales;
- Eligibility to practice, full compliance with SRA rules;
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) record.
Personal Attributes
- Friendly, approachable, client-focused;
- Integrity and trustworthy;
- Sensitivity to client in emotional or difficult situations;
- Ability to manage pressure work to deadlines, manage clients' expectations;
- Proactive, self starter.
Private Client Paralegal (BR0003)
Closing Date: 13th Feb 2026.We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our fantastic expanding and busy Private Client department. The firm has a friendly, professional ethos and we are looking for like-minded individuals who wish to develop their experience across a broad range of Private Client services in a supportive, client-focused environment. Newly Qualified solicitors will be considered if they have relevant experience (min. 2 years dedicated private client experience for NQs).
Role Description
To provide high quality legal advice and services in the Private Client area, assisting fee earners with Estate Planning, Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts, etc., ensuring excellent client service in line with Baldwin & Robinson's approachable, friendly ethos. The successful candidate will collaborate with clients, colleagues and stakeholders to ensure seamless transactions and uphold our high standards of legal excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with advising clients on drafting Wills and updating existing Wills;
- Prepare and advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) and Deputyship applications;
- Assist with the administration of Estates
- Support the fee earner with handle Trusts: both in setting up and advising on administration;
- Maintain accurate case files, manage deadlines and ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements;
- Liaise with clients in person, virtually or by telephone; ensure clients are kept informed and supported throughout;
- Actively undertake business development;
- Build client relationships;
- Collaborate with colleagues in other departments when needed.
Experience & Skills
- Paralegal with min 2 years' experience in Private Client;
- Strong technical knowledge of Wills, Probate, Trusts, LPAs, Estate Administration and related legislation;
- Experience with drafting;
- Excellent client care skills, managing multiple files, meeting deadlines;
- Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
- Good IT skills, familiar with case management systems, ability to adopt firm's tools.
Qualifications
- Paralegal qualification would be advantageous but is not a must;
- Min 2 years' experience working as a Paralegal in a Private Client department;
- GCSE English & Maths
Personal Attributes
- Friendly, approachable, client-focused;
- Integrity and trustworthy;
- Sensitivity to client in emotional or difficult situations;
- Ability to manage pressure work to deadlines, manage clients' expectations;
- Proactive, self starter.