Newly Qualified Private Client Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Part-time options

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Essex seeks Private Client Solicitors to join its growing team across multiple Essex offices. Opportunities are available for NQ–3 PQE Solicitors as well as Senior Associates.

You’ll manage a varied caseload including Wills, Probate and Estate Administration, LPAs, Trusts, Lifetime and Estate Planning, while working alongside an experienced team to develop your technical expertise and long-term client relationships in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience appropriate to the role (NQ–3 PQE or Senior Associate).
• Technically competent across a broad range of Private Client matters.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
• Flexible, collaborative with long-term career development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including Wills, Probate and Estate Administration, LPAs, Trusts, and Lifetime and Estate Planning.
• Develop technical expertise and build long-term client relationships within a collaborative environment.

Job description

About the Role

A highly regarded regional law firm is seeking Private Client Solicitors to join its growing team across multiple Essex offices. Opportunities are available for NQ–3 PQE Solicitors as well as Senior Associates, making this an excellent opportunity for lawyers at various stages of their careers.

With continued growth, increasing client demand and planned maternity cover, the firm is investing further in its well-established Private Client department.

The Opportunity

You’ll manage a varied caseload including:

• Wills
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trusts
• Lifetime and Estate Planning

Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise while building long-term client relationships within a collaborative environment.

Why Apply?

• Join a respected regional firm with a strong reputation and previous Legal 500 recognition.
• Genuine opportunities available across multiple Essex offices.
• Strong pipeline of quality Private Client work.
• Flexible working culture, including flexible start and finish times and part-time options.
• Supportive team with excellent mentoring and career development.
• Realistic billing expectations focused on quality client service.
• Competitive salary of up to £45,000 for NQs and up to £55,000 for Senior Associates, depending on experience.
• Excellent benefits package and genuine long-term progression.

About You

You will be:

• A qualified Solicitor with experience appropriate to the role (NQ–3 PQE or Senior Associate).
• Technically competent across a broad range of Private Client matters.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
• Looking to join a firm that genuinely values flexibility, collaboration and long-term career development.