Private Client Fee Earner

Sacco Mann; York; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in North Yorkshire is seeking a Private Client Fee Earner to join their dynamic team in York. This role is perfect for an experienced professional with a passion for private client work, including wills, trusts, and probate matters. You will manage your own caseload, providing sensitive and accurate advice while nurturing long-term relationships with clients. The firm values professional growth and offers a clear pathway for career progression. With a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, this position provides an excellent opportunity to advance your legal career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience handling a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Proven track record in wills, trusts, probate, and LPAs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of private client matters including wills and probate.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships with clear advice.

Skills

Communication Skills

Client Care Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

STEP Qualification

Chartered Legal Executive

Qualified by Experience

Job description

Our client, a well-respected North Yorkshire law firm, is recruiting for a Private Client Fee Earner to join their team in York. The role would suit a Private Client Fee Earner with upwards of 4 years' experience handling a varied caseload of wills, trusts, probate, and LPAs.

You will be responsible for handling your own caseload of private client matters to include wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, and tax planning.

The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge and a proven track record of handling a varied caseload. Excellent communication and client care skills are essential, as you will be building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients, offering clear, practical, and accurate advice on sensitive matters.

Our client is committed to supporting professional growth and can offer a clear pathway for career progression alongside a competitive salary and benefits package. This role is suitable for hybrid working.

Ideally, you will be STEP qualified or working towards it, or currently working as a Chartered Legal Executive; however, the firm is also happy to consider fee earners qualified by experience, who can demonstrate significant case handling experience.

To apply for this role, please do so via the link or contact Chloe Murphy in the Private Practice East Division on 0113 467 9783.