Private Client Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their Legal 500-ranked team in Barnsley. This role offers autonomy, hybrid working, and excellent benefits such as bonuses and private healthcare. Ideal for a solicitor looking to progress in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Your birthday off plus two half days for life admin

Two annual non-contractual bonuses

Private health scheme

Pension contributions

Christmas parties and team events

Hybrid working

Legal 500-ranked private client team

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years’ experience as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Comfortable handling wills, probate, estate admin, and LPAs.
• Friendly, reliable, and aligned with a supportive ethos.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload independently.
• Handle legal matters including wills, probate and estate administration.
• Join a busy department with a strong caseload.

Skills

Confidence managing caseload

Client communication

Competence with case management systems

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 ClientSolicitor 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 least1–2 years’ experienceas a private clientsolicitor
• Confident managing yourown caseload independently
• Comfortable handlingwills, 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, plustwo half daysa 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 arrangementsfor 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, contactBill [e-mail] call03300 245 606for a confidential chat.