Private Client Lawyer

Realm Recruit; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the Coventry and Warwickshire area seeks a Private Client Fee Earner to manage a varied caseload of wills and probate matters. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in a busy private client department and offers a supportive environment to grow and develop your career. Responsibilities include delivering client-focused legal advice, networking, and contributing to team objectives. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £55,000, with benefits including annual leave, pension, and private health cover.

Benefits

23 days annual leave (+ birthday off and additional leave over Christmas)

Pension scheme

Private health cover

Life assurance

Free parking

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a busy private client department is required.
• Proficient in handling wills, probate, estate administration, and related matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, and LPAs.
• Deliver client-focused legal advice from instruction to completion.
• Liaise with clients, referrers, and professional contacts.
• Support team objectives and contribute to department growth.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Confident handling wills, probate, LPAs

Motivated, client-focused and integrity-driven

Proactive with a keen interest in development and networking

Experience with legal case management systems

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

STEP qualified or working towards

Job description

• Handle high-quality private client work with a HNW focus
• Progress your career in a collaborative and supportive team
• Enjoy wellbeing-first culture and flexible hybrid working

Are you a Private Client Fee Earner looking to join a Legal 500-accredited firm with a strong reputation in the Coventry and Warwickshire area?

You’ll take on a varied caseload and quickly become a key part of a friendly and well-established Wills & Probate team. From day one, you’ll be trusted to manage client matters independently and work collaboratively across two office locations, with the support of an experienced and approachable leadership team.

As you grow into the role, you’ll be encouraged to develop your professional network, raise your local profile, and contribute to the department’s development.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a busy private client department
• Confident handling wills, probate, LPAs, and related matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experienced with legal case management systems
• Motivated, client-focused and integrity-driven
• Proactive with a keen interest in development and networking
• STEP qualified or working towards (desirable)

What you’ll be doing

• Handle a varied caseload of wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, LPAs, and CoP work
• Deliver client-focused legal advice from instruction to completion
• Liaise with clients, referrers, and professional contacts
• Support team objectives and contribute to department growth
• Attend networking and business development events
• Maintain compliance with Lexcel and SRA standards
• Work predominantly in-office with flexibility considered post-probation

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000–£55,000 (DOE)
• 23 days annual leave (+ birthday off and additional leave over Christmas)
• Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service
• Pension scheme
• Private health cover
• Life assurance
• Free parking
• Ongoing training and development

Contact Rachael Conley

Want to work in a progressive team where you’ll be supported to grow, develop and make a meaningful impact? Reach out in confidence today to learn more.

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