Private Client Lawyer

advertised by Devon & Somerset Law Societty for WBW; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Exmouth is seeking a motivated and experienced Private Client Lawyer. The successful candidate will manage various private client matters, including wills and estate planning, while delivering high-quality legal services. An essential requirement is 2 years post-qualification experience (PQE) or equivalent private client experience. The firm promotes continuous development and offers mentoring roles for the successful candidate. A supportive benefits package includes competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday plan

Supportive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in independent management of private client matters including will drafting.
• Strong file administration and staff interaction skills required.
• Confidence in using legal technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality and efficient legal service.
• Work with existing referrals and manage a varied caseload.

Skills

Managing private client matters

Drafting wills

Estate administration

Power of Attorney production

Working with legal technology

Education

PQE 2 years

Job description

Job Title

Solicitor or Legal Executive or Practitioner

Department

Private Client

Position

Full Time or Part Time

Location

Exmouth

Salary

Competitive

Experience: 2 years PQE or private client experience

WBW Solicitors is one of the largest legal practices in the South West. With clearly defined divisions catering for business and private clients, our teams can offer the very best legal advice through a full range of legal services, across a wide range of areas and commercial sectors. We reward our hard‑working staff with flexibility, competitive salaries with a generous holiday plan and a supportive benefits package.

The Role

WBW have a fantastic opening for a motivated and experienced Private Client Lawyer to take the next step in their career by joining WBW’s busy Exmouth branch. There would be a varied caseload of Private Client matters for an easy to work with clientele. Matters will include wills, probate, estate planning and powers of attorney.

Joining one of the largest Private Client departments in the South West, the successful candidate will deliver a high‑quality, efficient legal service on behalf of WBW Solicitors. The team prides itself on well‑structured and managed processes, a comprehensive suite of precedents and supporting documents, and a highly effective support team—allowing lawyers to focus on client care rather than administrative tasks. While the Exmouth branch benefits from a strong referral network and an established reputation that naturally generates Private Client work, there may also be opportunities to support further growth and development, both internally and externally.

The Candidate

The ideal applicant should produce a high‑quality service, maintain excellent file administration and work successfully with other lawyers and support staff.

Experience in the independent management of private client matters including all aspects of Will drafting, estate administration and Power of Attorney production will be essential. However, the successful candidate will benefit from access to expert mentors and colleagues for ongoing support.

WBW is transitioning to working on e‑files. Applicants should demonstrate a confident approach to working with legal technology and be proactive in engaging with developing practices.

For candidates aspiring to management and leadership roles, there will be opportunities to take on responsibilities within the team and help to develop and shape its future growth.

The Exmouth office is also committed to mentoring local trainee solicitors and aims to offer a Private Client training seat. As such, the successful candidate may be asked to contribute to the training and development of future legal professionals.

The candidate should be PQE 2 years or to have carried a private client based caseload for a minimum of 2 years. A candidate who can demonstrate a knowledgeable understanding of how to manage various private client matters confidently, without qualification or fee earning experience, may also be considered. STEP membership welcomed but not essential.

The firm will require the applicant to have access to own transport for work use for the purposes of home visits and inter office travel on occasion.

Contact Details

For further information regarding this role, or to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to [e-mail].

If you would like more information from the Exmouth Branch Manager, Kate Maslen, please contact her by phone or email: [e-mail], 01395 280389.