Private Client Fee Earner

ENL Legal Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Career progression

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Private Client Paralegal (NQ+ level) to join a respected West Midlands law firm. You will handle a varied caseload within a busy Private Client team, supporting solicitors and fee earners in delivering high-quality client service.

The role offers hybrid working with on-site parking and real opportunities for career progression. Prior Private Client experience is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Private Client team.
• Experience handling Wills, Probate, LPAs and Estate Administration.
• Experience using case management systems and legal IT platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Private Client matters.
• Taking instructions from clients and providing ongoing updates throughout their matter.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation.
• Maintaining accurate and compliant file records.
• Providing practical and professional advice to clients.
• Managing deadlines and progressing matters efficiently.
• Conducting home and hospital visits when required.

Skills

Private Client expertise

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Private Client Paralegal | NQ+ | West Midlands | Hybrid Working Available

A well-established and highly regarded law firm in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner to join its busy and growing Private Client team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Solicitor or Fee Earner with substantial Private Client experience to take on a varied caseload, working in a supportive environment with genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing matters from instruction through to completion, delivering exceptional client service and building strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Private Client matters
• Taking instructions from clients and providing ongoing updates throughout their matter.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation.
• Maintaining accurate and compliant file records.
• Providing practical and professional advice to clients.
• Managing deadlines and progressing matters efficiently.
• Conducting home and hospital visits when required.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years' experience within a Private Client team.
• Proven experience handling Wills, Probate, LPAs and Estate Administration matters.
• Experience using case management systems and legal IT platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• Applications are welcomed from experienced unqualified fee earners able to demonstrate the necessary Private Client expertise.

What's on Offer?

• Salary depending on experience.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• On-site parking.
• Opportunity to join a respected and established Private Client team.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.