Private Client Fee Earner

REALM RECRUIT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Wigan is seeking a Private Client Fee Earner to manage a varied caseload of wills, probate, and property protection matters. The ideal candidate will have experience in client care and be dedicated to maintaining high professional standards. This role offers competitive salary packages, flexible working, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Annual social events

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience managing a varied wills and probate caseload.
• Knowledge of Lay Court of Protection applications.
• Up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of wills, probate, and related matters.
• Deliver high-quality client care and maintain professional standards.
• Promote the firm's services both internally and externally.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Time management

Client relationship building

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

STEP qualification or membership of Solicitors for the Elderly

Job description

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• Manage a varied caseload of wills, probate, LPAs and property protection matters
• Competitive benefits package including flexible working and wellbeing support
• Opportunity to join a supportive, established legal team with a strong reputation

We’re looking for a dedicatedPrivate Client Fee Earnerto join a well-regarded team based in Wigan. If you’re experienced in managing your own caseload and enjoy delivering high-quality client care, this could be your next career move.

You’ll work with a supportive, collaborative team and handle a broad range of matters, including wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, property protection, estate administration and Lay Court of Protection applications.

You’ll be encouraged to build strong client relationships, maintain high professional standards, and help promote the firm’s services both internally and externally. This is a role where you can truly make an impact, working with a firm that values its people and rewards hard work with a competitive benefits package and excellent progression support.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced equivalent
• Experience managing a varied wills and probate caseload (including taxable estates and post-death variations)
• Knowledge of Lay Court of Protection applications
• Up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation and Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• STEP qualification or membership of Solicitors for the Elderly is desirable but not essential

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Payroll giving scheme
• Annual social events including summer BBQ and Christmas party
• Sabbatical scheme
• Medical cash plan at a discounted rate
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contact Kelly Reid

If you’re ready to take the next step in your private client career and join a firm that truly supports its people, contact Kelly Reid at[emailprotected] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.