Private Client Lawyer

Realm Recruit; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Huddersfield is seeking a confident Private Client Fee Earner to join their Legal 500-ranked team. This role offers the perfect blend of autonomy and flexibility, allowing you to manage your own caseload with minimal business development pressure. Enjoy a supportive culture that values its people, with standout benefits including hybrid working options, generous holiday allowances, and private healthcare. If you are looking for a position where you can thrive and contribute to a collaborative team, this opportunity could be your next ideal step.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off

Two annual non-contractual bonuses

Private health scheme

Pension contributions

Christmas parties and team events

Flexible working arrangements

Life admin days

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a private client fee earner.
• Confident in managing own caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle wills, probate, estate admin and LPAs independently.
• Join a busy department with plenty of work and little need for business development.

Skills

Private Client Fee Earner

Case Management Systems

Client Communication

Wills and Probate Handling

Estate Administration

Job description

• Legal 500 team with a growing caseload ready and waiting
• Enjoy a down-to-earth culture and avoid commuting into the city centre
• Flexible hybrid working with excellent perks and wellbeing support

If you’re a capable and confident Private Client Fee Earner looking for autonomy, flexibility, and a firm that values its people – this could be the ideal next step.

This well-established team has a significant caseload in Huddersfield and is looking for someone who can hit the ground running. You’ll join a busy department with plenty of work and little need for business development – just bring your skills and get stuck in.

With two days from home, a Legal 500-ranked team, and standout benefits including bonus schemes, life admin days, and private healthcare, this firm offers the perfect blend of stability and satisfaction.

Who we’re looking for

• At least 1–2 years’ experience as a private client fee earner
• Confident managing your own caseload independently
• Comfortable handling wills, probate, estate admin and LPAs (no Court of Protection or HNW experience required)
• Friendly, reliable and aligned with the firm’s supportive and collaborative ethos
• Competent with case management systems and strong on client communication

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Your birthday off, plus two half days a year for life admin
• Two annual non-contractual bonuses
• Private health scheme
• Pension contributions
• Christmas parties and team events
• Hybrid working – two days from home
• Legal 500-ranked private client team
• Free from the city centre commute – ideal for anyone living in or around Huddersfield
• Open to flexible working arrangements for the right person

Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, be trusted to do good work, and enjoy a people-first culture, contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood at [e-mail] or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.