Private Client Fee Earner

Realm Recruit; Pontefract; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Private Client Fee Earner to join its Legal 500 team in Huddersfield. The role offers a supportive culture, flexible hybrid working, and excellent perks. With minimal business development and an established caseload, you can focus on your expertise while enjoying competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off + two half days for life admin

Two annual non-contractual bonuses

Private health scheme

Pension contributions

Team events and Christmas parties

Flexible working arrangements

Legal 500-ranked team

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience as a private client fee earner.
• Confident managing own caseload independently.
• Competent with handling wills, probate, estate admin, and LPAs.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal caseload efficiently and independently.
• Handle wills, probate, estate administration, and LPAs.

Skills

Client communication

Case management systems

Reliability

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 least 1–2 years’ experience as a private client fee earner
• Confident managing your own caseload independently
• Comfortable handling wills, 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, plus two half days a 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 arrangements for 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, contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood at [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.