Private Client Lawyer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive employee benefits

Opportunities to develop skills

Supportive team environment

Regular social events

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its Private Client team in Chippenham. The role requires at least 3 years PQE and offers ownership of a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

You will manage a busy caseload, develop client relationships, and contribute to the department's growth within a supportive team renowned for client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' PQE in Private Client.
• Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own varied Private Client caseload with focus on Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities to generate new Private Client work.
• Provide high-quality client care, deliver clear and practical legal advice, and manage matters efficiently.
• Support the growth of the Private Client team and contribute to its ongoing success.

Job description

Private Client Lawyer

Chippenham

Salary up to £60k

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a well-established regional practice with the recruitment of an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its successful Private Client team in Chippenham. This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Lawyer with at least 3 years' PQE who is looking to take ownership of a varied caseload covering Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and wider Private Client matters, while joining a supportive team with a strong reputation for client service.

The successful Private Client Lawyer will manage a busy and varied caseload, working closely with clients to provide clear, practical and commercially considered advice. You will have the opportunity to develop existing client relationships, generate new work and play an active role in the continued growth of the Private Client department.

This is what you will be doing

As a Private Client Lawyer, your duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Managing your own varied Private Client caseload, with a particular focus on Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities to generate new Private Client work.
• Providing a high standard of client care, managing matters efficiently and delivering clear and practical legal advice.
• Working towards agreed fee income targets and contributing to the commercial success and continued development of the Private Client team.
• Maintaining high professional and regulatory standards in line with SRA, Law Society and Lexcel requirements.

The experience you will bring to the team

You will bring the following experience to the Private Client team:-

• A qualified Private Client Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years' PQE and substantial experience across a broad range of Private Client matters.
• Strong technical knowledge of areas including Wills, Probate and Estate Administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Experience managing a busy and technical caseload while maintaining excellent attention to detail and client service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues and professional contacts.
• A motivated and organised approach, with strong time management skills, commercial awareness and the flexibility to travel between offices when required.

This is what you will get in return

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• A comprehensive employee benefits package.
• The opportunity to join an established and successful Private Client team with a strong flow of quality work.
• Ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career within the firm.
• A supportive working environment that values collaboration, individuality and high-quality client service.
• Regular social events and the opportunity to become part of a friendly and ambitious wider team.

Are you up to the challenge?

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.