Private Client Associate / Senior Associate

REALM RECRUIT; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Coventry seeks an experienced Private Client Associate or Senior Associate to handle a diverse caseload of wills, probate, trusts, and more. This role offers a supportive culture with structured career progression, a people-first environment, and flexible work options. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years PQE and excellent client care skills.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Day off for your birthday

Gym membership contribution

Structured career progression

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Manage a varied private client caseload independently.
• Experience with wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, and COP matters is essential.
• Confident in client care and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Take on a broad caseload of private client matters.
• Work within a supportive, flexible team environment.
• Contribute to a people-first culture in the firm.

Skills

5+ years’ PQE

Full spectrum of private client work

Excellent interpersonal and client care skills

Organised and approachable

Strong team player

Education

STEP or SFE qualification

Job description

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• Manage a varied private client caseload with no pigeon-holing
• Join a Legal 500-recognised, family-friendly team with a long-standing reputation
• Enjoy a supportive, flexible culture with structured progression paths

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Associate or Senior Associate to join a respected, Legal 500-recognised firm in Coventry. You’ll take on a broad caseload of wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, and Court of Protection matters, stepping into a stable and collegiate team environment.

The team is well-established, with a predominantly female staff and a focus on genuine flexibility and work‑life balance. This is the perfect role for a confident solicitor looking to join a firm where people stay long term, quality work is standard, and support and wellbeing are prioritised.

Who we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent level of experience)
• Experience across the full spectrum of private client work (wills, probate, trusts, LPAs, COP)
• STEP or SFE qualification advantageous but not essential
• Confident managing your own files independently
• Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
• Organised, approachable, and a strong team player

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £50k, depending on experience
• Bonus scheme — accessible and rewarding
• Day off for your birthday
• Gym membership contribution
• 65 staff (85% female), with a strong people‑first culture
• Structured career progression with clear pathways
• After settling in, flexible start / finish times (36.25‑hour weekly requirement)
• Friendly, down‑to‑earth working environment
• Shared paralegal support to ease file management

Contact Kelly Reid

If you’re looking for a secure, friendly, and genuinely flexible firm where you can grow your private client career, contact Kelly Reid [e-mail] call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.