Private Client Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to manage varied caseloads including Wills, Probate, and Trusts. The role values work-life balance and offers flexible working options. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' PQE in private client law, along with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Comprehensive training and development support

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or FCILEX accreditation with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in private client law.
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Proactive approach to business development and networking.
• Ideally, STEP qualification (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts, and Court of Protection matters.
• Acting as a primary contact for private client queries while delivering exceptional client care.
• Collaborating with colleagues across offices to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Contributing to business development initiatives such as networking, publishing articles, and engaging with clients.

Job description

Private Client Solicitor

Location: Bristol

Salary: £60k

Yolk Recruitment is thrilled to support a well-established law firm in the recruitment of an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their growing team in Bristol. If you have a passion for private client law, including Wills, Probate, and Trusts, and are seeking a role that values work-life balance, career development, and client care excellence, this could be your next career move.

This is what you will be doing

As a Private Client Solicitor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services to clients across a range of private client matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts, and Court of Protection matters.
• Acting as a primary contact for private client queries while delivering exceptional client care.
• Collaborating with colleagues across offices to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Contributing to business development initiatives such as networking, publishing articles, and engaging with clients.

The experience you will bring to the team

You will bring the following experience to the Private Client team:

• A qualified Solicitor or FCILEX accreditation with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in private client law.
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• A proactive approach to business development and networking.
• Ideally, STEP qualification (preferred but not essential).

This is what you will get in return

• A competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your experience.
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle, including part-time opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and professional development support.
• The chance to work with a highly regarded team in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we want to hear from you. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.