NQ-3 PQE Private Client Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established regional firm is seeking a qualified Private Client Solicitor to join their supportive team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse caseload, including drafting wills and managing probate matters. With a strong focus on mentorship and professional development, you will thrive in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. The firm promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements to accommodate your needs. If you are passionate about client care and eager to grow in your legal career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Structured training and development plan

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Full admin support

Access to legal tech

Qualifications

• NQ-3 years PQE in Private Client Law with strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle probate, estate administration, and client support.

Responsibilities

• Drafting wills, powers of attorney, and handling probate matters.
• Supporting elderly clients and assisting with trust administration.

Skills

Private Client Law

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Private Client Solicitor

Tools

Legal Tech

Job description

Private Client Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) | Highly Respected, Leading Regional Firm | Offices across Norfolk & Cambridgeshire

Join a highly respected, community-focused firm with a strong presence across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, where your development is supported from day one.

The Opportunity

With a history dating back centuries, this regional firm has established a reputation for fostering trusted, long-term client relationships and cultivating a collaborative, down-to-earth working culture.

While the team is now over 150-strong, it retains a genuine family feel, with colleagues celebrating each other's successes and pulling together to deliver for clients and one another.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Private Client department, renowned for its supportive environment, robust internal training, and a healthy work-life balance.

You can be based at any of their offices across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, depending on your preference.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll join an established team of experienced lawyers and dedicated support staff, working on a varied and interesting caseload, including:

• Drafting wills, powers of attorney, and declarations of trust
• Handling probate, estate administration, and inheritance tax planning
• Supporting vulnerable and elderly clients, including Court of Protection matters
• Assisting with the creation and administration of trusts

You'll receive close mentorship from senior colleagues and have every opportunity to develop both your technical skills and your client care approach.

Who We're Looking For:

• A Qualified Private Client Solicitor, NQ-3 years PQE
• A strong base of knowledge in Private Client law and a passion for helping clients
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships
• A team-oriented approach and a willingness to learn from others

What's in It for You?:

• A structured training and development plan designed to help junior lawyers progress
• Competitive salary based on experience, with regular salary reviews
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive team environment with approachable leaders
• A close-knit firm culture where your well-being is prioritised
• Full admin support and access to legal tech to streamline your work

Whether you're a newly qualified Solicitor or early on in your post-qualified career, this is an opportunity to learn and grow in a warm, forward-thinking environment where your potential will be recognised and nurtured.

Apply today for immediate consideration or contact Andrew Chapman on 0203 865 2113 for a confidential discussion.