Private Client Lawyer – Growth & Partner Access

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

CPD support

Health cash plan

Enhanced sick pay

Career development

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment is representing a Legal 500 Tier 3 firm seeking a Private Client Solicitor to manage a varied caseload including wills, probate, trusts and Court of Protection work. The role offers strong client contact, business development opportunities, exposure to high-quality matters, and a supportive team culture.

You will handle client relationships, draft documents and support growth of the department while adhering to Lexcel standards and maintaining professional fee notes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ PQE in Private Client
• Strong knowledge across Private Client matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop a client portfolio through marketing, networking and social media
• Draft wills, including living wills
• Trust creation and management
• Court of Protection work
• Administration of estates
• Managing client expectations and risk
• Attending client meetings and maintaining detailed notes
• Dealing with new enquiries
• Developing proposals to maximise entitlements under HMRC inheritance rules
• Case and file management
• Supporting junior team members
• Participating in CPD, webinars, podcasts, marketing initiatives, legal clinics, and charity/networking events

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Team player

Client relationship management

Education

Solicitor qualification (Private Client)

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Case management software

Job description

Law Staff Legal Recruitment is representing a Legal 500 Tier 3 firm seeking a Private Client Solicitor to manage a varied caseload including wills, probate, trusts and Court of Protection work. The role offers strong client contact, business development opportunities, exposure to high-quality matters, and a supportive team culture.

You will handle client relationships, draft documents and support growth of the department while adhering to Lexcel standards and maintaining professional fee notes.