Private Client Fee Earner

Yolk Recruitment; Basingstoke and Deane; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in South Bristol is seeking a Private Client Fee Earner to draft wills and lasting powers of attorney while managing client relationships. This full-time role allows for hybrid working post-probation. Ideal candidates should have previous experience in a legal setting with strong drafting and client care skills. You'll work closely with a supportive lawyer in a friendly team environment, contributing to meaningful cases and client support.

Benefits

Hybrid working opportunities

Supportive team environment

Permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment, ideally in private client or related areas.
• Strong document drafting skills with excellent spelling and grammar.
• Comfortable working sensitively with elderly and vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Drafting wills and lasting powers of attorney.
• Managing a busy caseload of wills and LPAs under supervision.
• Liaising with clients and providing professional support.

Skills

Document drafting skills

Client care skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

LPC or law degree

CILEX or STEP

Job description

Private Client Fee Earner

Bristol

Salary: £32k DOE

Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting a reputable law firm in South Bristol with the appointment of a Private Client Fee Earner. This is a brilliant opportunity for a Private Client specialist who enjoys client contact and high-quality wills and powers of attorney work, and who wants to play a key role in a small, friendly and very busy team.

You will be working closely with an experienced private client lawyer, focusing mainly on wills and lasting powers of attorney, with some exposure to probate. This position would suit an experienced unqualified fee earner, legal assistant, legal secretary or paralegal with strong drafting and client care skills who is ready to take ownership of their own workload.

Responsibilities

• Drafting wills and LPAs.
• Preparing and sending standard correspondence and documents (copy wills, invoices, receipts and enclosures) via the firm's case management system.
• Managing a busy caseload of wills and LPA matters under supervision, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Liaising with clients by phone, email and face‑to‑face, providing clear, empathetic and professional support.
• Assisting with probate and general private client work as needed, including file management and administrative tasks.

Experience

• Working in a legal environment, ideally in private client, wills, probate or related areas.
• Strong document drafting skills and excellent attention to detail with good spelling, grammar and layout.
• Confident, professional client care skills, with the ability to work sensitively with elderly and vulnerable clients.
• A proactive attitude, comfortable working in a small team where everyone pulls their weight.
• Previous experience as a Private Client Fee Earner; LPC / law degree / CILEX / STEP are beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

• Full‑time, permanent position within a stable and well‑regarded Bristol law firm.
• Opportunity for hybrid working after successful completion of probation and once fully embedded in the role.
• Supportive, approachable senior lawyer who is experienced in training and developing staff within a close‑knit team.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Private Client specialist ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV.

Equal Opportunities

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.