NQ+ Private Client Solicitor

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an ambitious Private Client Lawyer for our established Saffron Walden, Essex client. You will handle wills, trusts, probate, LPAs, and estate administration, delivering high-quality client service.

The role requires NQ+ Solicitor status, strong technical knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A proactive, detail-focused approach and professional appearance are essential.

Qualifications

• NQ+ Solicitor/Lawyer status.
• Strong knowledge of private client matters.
• Excellent communication and client service.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fee earning work, independently or as part of the team.
• Maintain client relationships and pursue new business to grow caseload.
• Draft Wills, Trusts, LPAs and administer estates.
• Meet targets, audits and billing requirements.
• Support development of Private Client department in Salisbury.

Skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Team player

IT skills

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Education

NQ+ Solicitor/Lawyer

Job description

Our client is recruiting for an ambitious Private Client Lawyer for their established Saffron Walden, Essex office.

The firm’s services cover the whole spectrum of wills, trusts, probate, court of protection/deputyship and estate-related matters including tax planning.

Key Accountabilities

• To undertake fee earning work, working both independently and as a member of the team and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the department.
• To maintain existing relations with the firm’s clients and be active in business development in gaining new clients and growing own caseload.
• Conduct of private client and related matters on behalf of clients.
• Drafting of Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and dealing with Trust and Estate Administration.
• To achieve personal and team targets, audit and quality requirements.
• Financial control of your own matters with regard to cash flow through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
• Assist with the development of Private Client department in Salisbury.
• You must have excellent IT skills.
• You must be able to prioritise your workload in order to meet tight deadlines.
• You should be able to work well as part of a team.
• You must have strong attention to detail.
• You should have a positive and friendly manner and present a smart and professional appearance.

Requirements

• NQ+ Solicitor/Lawyer
• First-class technical knowledge and understanding of private client matters
• Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on great client service
• An organised, team player with excellent attention to detail

Your career development

The firm are rounded professional advisers with strong commercial awareness and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. They understand the importance of working collaboratively as a team as well as a wider firm providing bespoke services to an established and complex range of clients and contacts.

They offer support and progression across their practice areas to proactive and talented individuals looking to develop within the firm.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.