Private Client Fee Earner

Service Care Solutions Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Advanced Paralegal, Legal Executive, or Solicitor. You will manage a varied caseload of Private Client matters and must have over 5 years of experience. The role offers agile working, competitive salary, and numerous benefits in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Agile working

34 days' holiday

Competitive pension

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Private Client matters.
• Ability to manage estates, Wills, and LPAs with minimal supervision.
• Personable and highly organized.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of Private Client matters.
• Drafting Wills, including simple and trust-based Wills.
• Preparing and registering Powers of Attorney.
• Administering trusts and managing probate applications.

Skills

Private Client experience

Client-focused approach

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a leading legal 500 company, based in the West Midlands, which is expanding its Private Client department by recruiting an experienced Advanced Paralegal, Legal Executive, or Solicitor. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established firm known for delivering exceptional client service while enjoying a supportive, collaborative workplace.

Role: Private Client Fee Earner – Advanced Paralegal / Legal Executive / Solicitor
Location: West midlands – agile working
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (DOE) + Benefits

The Role
You will handle a varied caseload of Private Client matters, including:

• Drafting Wills, including simple and trust-based Wills
• Preparing and registering Powers of Attorney (General, Enduring, and Lasting)
• Administering trusts, including preparing Deeds of Appointment and Retirement of Trustees
• Managing probate applications, letters of administration, and full estate administration
• Advising on and drafting Deeds of Variation
• Running your own estate files and assisting on complex taxable estates and trust matters

About You

• 5+ years’ Private Client experience
• Able to manage estates, Wills, and LPAs with minimal supervision
• Personable, well-presented, and highly organised
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• A real team player with a client-focused approach

Benefits included with the role:

• Agile working
• 34 days’ holiday (including bank holidays + day after Boxing Day)
• Competitive pension (8% for qualified staff, 5% for non-qualified)
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare (for qualified staff)
• A friendly and supportive team environment with career growth opportunities

Financial Targets: £150k–£170k with an expected active caseload of around 80 files.

If this Private Client Fee Earner position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email [e-mail].

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.