Private Client Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with employer contributions

Above average holiday allowance

Learning and development support (LawN

Healthcare and wellbeing support

Supportive culture

Clear progression

Job summary

William James Recruitment is currently seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Chester to join a growing regional practice. You will manage wills, trusts and probate matters, advising on estate planning, tax and succession for HNW clients and agricultural matters.

The role offers a competitive salary DOE, a supportive culture, pension, enhanced holiday allowance, law development access (LawNet) and wellbeing support, with clear progression opportunities within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of trusts, probate and estates.
• Commercial and client-focused approach.
• Organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and team-oriented.
• Ambitious with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Managing caseloads of wills, trusts and probate.
• Advising on estate planning, tax and succession.
• Supporting HNW, family and rural clients.
• Advising on agricultural matters.
• Building strong client relationships.
• Working closely with senior colleagues.

Skills

Trusts & Estates

Commercial focus

Organised

Team-oriented

Growth mindset

Job description

Private Client Solicitors - Chester - NQ-10 PQE - Salary DOE + Benefits

An ambitious regional law firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Chester to join its established team.

As a Private Client Solicitor in Chester, you’ll handle a varied caseload across trusts, tax, estates, probate and agricultural work within a supportive, growing practice.

The Role

• Managing caseloads of wills, trusts and probate
• Advising on estate planning, tax and succession
• Supporting HNW, family and rural clients
• Advising on agricultural matters
• Building strong client relationships
• Working closely with senior colleagues

The Candidate

• Strong knowledge of trusts, probate and estates
• Commercial and client-focused approach
• Organised with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and team-oriented
• Ambitious with a growth mindset

• Competitive salary DOE
• Pension with employer contributions
• Above average holiday allowance
• Learning and development support (LawNet access)
• Healthcare and wellbeing support
• Supportive culture
• Clear progression