NQ Private Client Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

28 days annual leave

Life insurance 3x salary

Pension scheme

Home office setup support

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an NQ Private Client Solicitor in Manchester to join a growing team within a highly regarded Legal 500 firm. You will work closely with individuals and families on wills, probate and a broad range of private client matters in a supportive environment.

This role offers high-quality work, mentoring, and clear progression with a salary up to £45,000 plus bonus and benefits, including private healthcare, pension, and other staff perks.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Solicitor or due to qualify imminently.
• Private client experience as a paralegal or in a training seat.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with excellent client care skills.
• Good financial awareness and commercial understanding.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Proactive and team-oriented approach.
• Motivated to develop within private client.

Responsibilities

• Support a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Assist with wills, probate and estate administration.
• Advise on lasting powers of attorney.
• Work closely with clients to provide practical support.
• Handle financial administration and payment processes.
• Support senior solicitors on more complex matters.
• Build strong client relationships.
• Develop technical knowledge across private client work.

Skills

Newly qualified

Private client experience

Attention to detail

Client care

Commercial awareness

Job description

NQ Private Client Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A highly regarded Legal 500 law firm is seeking an NQ Private Client Solicitor in Manchester to join its growing team.

As an NQ Private Client Solicitor in Manchester, you’ll work closely with individuals and families on a broad range of private client matters, gaining hands‑on experience in a supportive and well‑structured environment.

This role offers an excellent platform to build your career with high-quality work, strong mentoring and clear progression.

The Role

• Supporting a varied caseload of private client matters
• Assisting with wills, probate and estate administration
• Advising on lasting powers of attorney
• Working closely with clients to provide practical support
• Handling financial administration and payment processes
• Supporting senior solicitors on more complex matters
• Building strong client relationships
• Developing technical knowledge across private client work

The Candidate

• Newly Qualified Solicitor or due to qualify imminently
• Previous experience in private client as a paralegal or training seat
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with excellent client care skills
• Good financial awareness and commercial understanding
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Proactive and team-oriented approach
• Enthusiastic and motivated to develop within private client

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme including annual and performance bonus
• 28 days annual leave plus additional Christmas closure
• Private healthcare (post-probation)
• Subsidised gym membership
• Life insurance 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Home office setup support including IT and furniture