Private Client Lawyer

Pertemps; Tamworth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Tamworth is seeking a Private Client Lawyer to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess 2–4 years of PQE in private client work, managing a caseload with a focus on wills and estate planning. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary dependent on experience, along with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years’ PQE in private client work.
• Broad experience in estate planning and administration.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality advice across wills and estate planning.
• Managing own caseload and meeting annual fee targets.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of Wills, Trusts, and Probate law.

Skills

Estate planning

Client relationship management

Drafting and analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer

Minimum 2–4 years’ PQE in private client work

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Private Client Lawyer – Tamworth (Hybrid)

Full-time or Part-time | Permanent

Salary: Dependent on Experience + Bonus

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented Private Client Lawyer to join our established team. We are seeking a qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE and strong experience across the full spectrum of private client work.

About the Role

You will provide an effective and timely service to clients, managing your own caseload and delivering high-quality advice across:

• Wills and estate planning, including lifetime tax planning
• Estate administration, including post-death inheritance tax planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters
• Creation and ongoing administration of trusts

You will be expected to maintain up-to-date knowledge of Wills, Trusts and Probate law, meet annual fee-earning targets, bill promptly, and manage cases in line with firm procedures. A strong commitment to client care, cross-team collaboration, and business development is essential.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer
• Minimum 2–4 years’ PQE in private client work
• Broad experience in estate planning, administration, and related matters
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Excellent drafting, research, and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain professional standards
• Proficiency with legal case management systems and Microsoft Office

What We Offer

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Full-time or part-time opportunities available
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive salary dependent on experience

If you are a motivated private client professional looking to develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.