NQ Private Client Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

28 days annual leave + Christmas close

Subsidised gym membership

Life insurance 3x salary

Contributory pension

Home office setup support including IT

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an NQ Private Client Solicitor in Manchester to join a respected Legal 500 firm on an exciting, well-structured private client team.

You will handle a varied caseload including wills, probate and LPA work, under mentoring, with clear progression and high quality work.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Solicitor or due to qualify imminently.
• Previous private client experience as a paralegal or training seat.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

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

Attention to detail

Client care

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

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

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