Private Client Lawyers, Remote or Hybrid

JR United Kingdom; Leigh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Legal Advisors for their private client department. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment with flexible working options. Ideal candidates will possess sound legal knowledge in private client law and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. With genuine development opportunities and a structured framework for career progression, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their legal career. Join a firm that values collaboration and community engagement, making a real difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Extra Day of Holiday for Your Birthday

Pension Scheme(s)

Life Assurance

Eye Tests

Flu Jabs

Legal Support

Charity Fundraising Opportunities

Sports Teams

Social Events

Qualifications

• Sound legal knowledge in private client law with the ability to manage a caseload.
• Proactive and ambitious team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and expand client base in private client law.
• Manage own caseload with supervision from a Partner.

Skills

Private Client Law

Wills and Estates

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

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05.05.2025

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About Porter Dodson

Porter Dodson is an award-winning Top 200 UK Law Firm, providing commercial and private legal services to individuals and businesses across Somerset, Devon, and Dorset.

We're proud of our regional presence that offers clients local connections and friendly in-person service. Being embedded in our communities and market sectors enables us to deliver a superb, grounded service.

Our people and culture make Porter Dodson a great place to work. We prioritize our team’s motivation, well-being, and potential, reflected in our high staff retention rates and our gold accreditation from Investors in People since 2016.

The Role

Due to steady growth, we have multiple opportunities for Legal Advisors in our private client department across our offices in Exeter, Taunton, Bridport, Wellington, Yeovil, Sherborne, and Dorchester. We welcome applications from solicitors, lawyers, or legal advisors from newly qualified to Senior Associate levels, with specializations including wills, lasting powers of attorney, estate administration, trusts, and court of protection.

This role offers varied work, supporting and expanding our client base and referrals, with flexible office options in the southwest to be discussed with suitable candidates.

About You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound legal knowledge and a commercial approach in private client law. You should be able to manage your own caseload with supervision from a Partner.

We seek a team player who values collaboration and our firm’s culture. You should be ambitious, proactive, enthusiastic, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. A growth mindset and the ability to see the bigger picture are essential. We welcome applications from those with the right background.

Porter Dodson offers genuine development opportunities within a transparent and structured framework, supporting career progression for motivated individuals.

The Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

• Flexible Working
• Extra Day of Holiday for Your Birthday
• Pension Scheme(s)
• Life Assurance
• Eye Tests
• Flu Jabs
• Legal Support
• Opportunities for charity fundraising, sports teams, and social events