Private Client Fee Earner

Private Client Fee Earner
Salary: £45,000- £55,000
Location: Flexible / Office-Based
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview of the Private Client Practitioner Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Practitioner to join a friendly and supportive legal team within a well-established and respected law firm.

This position offers high-quality work, genuine flexibility and the opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative and professional environment. The successful candidate will manage a varied and rewarding private client caseload while delivering exceptional standards of client care.

Key Responsibilities of the Private Client Practitioner Will Include

• Managing a diverse private client caseload independently
• Drafting Wills and providing estate planning advice
• Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Advising on Probate and Estate Administration matters
• Assisting clients with Trust creation and administration
• Providing clear, practical, and professional legal advice
• Maintaining excellent client relationships and standards of client care
• Working collaboratively with colleagues while managing your own caseload effectively
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements

Required Experience/Qualifications of the Private Client Practitioner Position Will Include

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)
• 3-8 PQE
• Proven experience handling a full private client caseload independently
• Strong technical knowledge across private client matters
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Outstanding communication and client care abilities
• Professional, proactive, and client-focused approach
• STEP membership, or working towards a STEP qualification, would be advantageous but is not essential

Benefits Available Alongside the Private Client Practitioner Position:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Established client base
• High-quality and varied workload
• Opportunity to join a stable and reputable firm
• Autonomy over your own caseload
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

How to Apply for the Private Client Practitioner Position

If you believe you have the experience and qualifications required for this opportunity, please submit your application for consideration.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced private client professional seeking a long-term career move within a respected firm offering flexibility, quality work, and a positive working culture.

Synonyms: Private Client Solicitor, Probate Solicitor, Wills and Probate Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (Private Client), Trusts and Estates Lawyer, Private Client Lawyer

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