Private Client Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with employer contributions

Above average holiday allowance

Learning and development support

Healthcare and wellbeing support

Supportive culture

Clear progression

Job summary

William James Recruitment seeks a Private Client Solicitor in Chester to handle wills, trusts and probate for a regional practice. You will advise on estate planning, tax and succession while supporting high-net-worth and rural clients, including agricultural matters.

A proactive, client-focused and team-oriented lawyer with strong attention to detail is sought. The role offers a competitive salary DOE with benefits and a collaborative, supportive culture that emphasizes development and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads of wills, trusts and probate.
• Advise on estate planning, tax and succession.
• Support high-net-worth, family and rural clients.
• Advise on agricultural matters as required.
• Build strong client relationships.
• Collaborate closely with senior colleagues.

Skills

Trusts knowledge

Probate knowledge

Estates knowledge

Commercial mindset

Client-focused

Organisation

Team-oriented

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

The Benefits

• 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