Private Client Fee Earner

LJ Recruitment; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LJ Recruitment in Devon is recruiting a Private Client Fee Earner to join an established team. The role suits experienced fee earners seeking a senior position with supervisory responsibilities, or a junior solicitor/legal executive with 3-5 years' PQE looking to progress.

Based at Barnstaple, Bideford or Tiverton on-site, you will manage a varied private client caseload, advise on wills, probate, powers of attorney and trusts, and mentor junior staff as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE in private client work.
• Ability to supervise junior fee earners.
• Strong technical knowledge of private client law.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Capable of managing own caseload

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload from instruction to completion.
• Advise on wills, probate, estate administration, powers of attorney, trusts.
• Deliver high standard of client service and build client relationships.
• Supervise and support junior fee earners where appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to the growth of the Private Client department.

Skills

Private client law

Client relationships

Supervision

Team mentoring

Job description

Private Client Fee Earner

Location: Barnstaple, Bideford or Tiverton, Devon (on-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience, qualifications and the value you can bring to the firm

About the Role

We are seeking a Private Client Fee Earner to join our established and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced fee earner looking to take on a senior role with supervisory responsibilities, or a junior qualified solicitor/legal executive with 3-5 years' PQE looking to further develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will manage a varied private client caseload while delivering an exceptional standard of client care. Depending on experience, the role may also involve supervising and mentoring junior members of the team.

The position can be based at any of our offices in Barnstaple, Bideford or Tiverton.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters from instruction through to completion.
• Advise clients on wills, probate, estate administration, powers of attorney, trusts and related private client matters.
• Deliver a high standard of client service and build strong, lasting client relationships.
• Supervise and support junior fee earners where appropriate.
• Maintain high levels of technical knowledge and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the Private Client department.

About You

• Experienced Private Client Fee Earners with the ability to supervise and mentor junior colleagues; or
• Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives or other qualified fee earners with approximately 3-5 years' PQE.
• Strong technical knowledge of private client law.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• The ability to manage your own caseload effectively.
• A proactive, organised and team-oriented approach.

Salary & Benefits

A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with your experience, qualifications and the expertise you bring to the role. Further benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process.