Private Client Lawyer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Private Client Lawyer role in Greater Manchester offers a permanent contract with a salary between £30,000 and £50,000 depending on experience. The successful solicitor will handle wills, probate, estate administration, powers of attorney, trusts and Court of Protection matters for a loyal client base.

Applications are invited from Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives and experienced Private Client Fee Earners with at least 1 year PQE, capable of managing a varied caseload and contributing

Qualifications

• Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience.
• Broad private client matters including wills, probate, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, trusts and Court of Protection.
• Strong technical knowledge and client care with ability to manage complex caseloads.
• Willingness to contribute to business development and networking initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload including wills, probate, estate administration and trusts.
• Advise on lasting powers of attorney, Court of Protection matters and estate planning.
• Deliver clear, practical advice with high standards of client care and service.

Skills

Communication skills

Client care

Organisational skills

Business development

Networking

Education

1+ PQE

Qualified solicitor

Job description

A Private Client Lawyer position is available in Greater Manchester with a permanent contract, offering a salary between £30,000 and £50,000 per annum depending on experience. The firm seeks a solicitor with at least one year of post-qualification experience. You will handle a diverse caseload covering wills, probate, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, and Court of Protection matters. The role involves advising on estate planning for a loyal client base. Flexible working arrangements are available, alongside genuine career progression within a growing practice. This full-time position suits a candidate with strong technical knowledge and client care skills.

Private Client Lawyer / 1+ PQE / Greater Manchester / c£50,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Private Client Lawyer to join a forward thinking firm offering a varied caseload, flexible working and genuine career development.

THE ROLE: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Lawyer to join a well established and growing law firm. You will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, advising clients on wills, probate, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, including personal injury trusts, court of protection matters and estate planning. Working with a loyal and diverse client base, you will provide clear, practical advice while delivering the highest standards of client care. This role offers genuine responsibility together with the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward thinking environment.

THE CANDIDATE: Applications are sought from Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives and experienced Private Client Fee Earners with at least 1 years’ experience handling a broad range of private client matters. You will be confident managing your own caseload and possess excellent technical knowledge across wills, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and estate planning. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding communication, organisational and client care skills, together with a proactive and empathetic approach to supporting clients through often sensitive matters. You will also be keen to contribute to business development and networking initiatives while working collaboratively as part of a successful team.

THE FIRM: This opportunity is with a long established and highly regarded law firm that has been serving clients across the region for over 50 years. Renowned for its friendly and personal approach, the firm has built a loyal client base through repeat business and recommendations. Offering flexible working, ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career progression, the firm provides a supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their skills and build long term careers while delivering exceptional client service.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.