Private Client Fee Earner

Realm Recruit; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Legal 500 team in the UK is seeking a Private Client Fee Earner. This role offers autonomy and flexibility in managing a significant caseload, with perks including bonuses and hybrid working. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment focused on client care.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off and two half days for life admin

Two annual bonuses

Private health scheme

Pension contributions

Team events and Christmas parties

Hybrid working – two days from home

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a private client fee earner.
• Ability to handle wills, probate, estate admin, LPAs.
• Friendly, reliable with a collaborative ethos.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload independently with minimal business development.
• Work within a Legal 500-ranked team with significant caseload.
• Handle day-to-day tasks related to private client matters.

Skills

Client communication

Independent caseload management

Competent with case management systems

Job description

• Legal 500 team with a growing caseload ready and waiting
• Enjoy a down-to-earth culture and avoid commuting into the city centre
• Flexible hybrid working with excellent perks and wellbeing support

If you’re a capable and confident Private Client Fee Earner looking for autonomy, flexibility, and a firm that values its people – this could be the ideal next step.

This well-established team has a significant caseload in Huddersfield and is looking for someone who can hit the ground running. You’ll join a busy department with plenty of work and little need for business development – just bring your skills and get stuck in.

With two days from home, a Legal 500-ranked team, and standout benefits including bonus schemes, life admin days, and private healthcare, this firm offers the perfect blend of stability and satisfaction.

Who we’re looking for

• At least1–2 years’ experienceas a private client fee earner
• Confident managing yourown caseload independently
• Comfortable handlingwills, probate, estate admin and LPAs(no Court of Protection or HNW experience required)
• Friendly, reliable and aligned with the firm’s supportive and collaborative ethos
• Competent with case management systems and strong on client communication

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday+ bank holidays
• Your birthday off, plustwo half daysa year for life admin
• Two annual non-contractual bonuses
• Private health scheme
• Pension contributions
• Christmas parties and team events
• Hybrid working– two days from home
• Legal 500-ranked private client team
• Free from the city centre commute– ideal for anyone living in or around Huddersfield
• Open to flexible working arrangementsfor the right person

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, be trusted to do good work, and enjoy a people-first culture, contactBill [e-mail] call03300 245 606for a confidential chat.