Private Client Solicitor

Nelson Bridges; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (DOE)

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Group Life Assurance

Medical cash plan

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team culture

Clear progression opportunities

No billing targets

Job summary

Nelson Bridges is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its Wills & Probate team in Dorchester, United Kingdom. This role offers an opportunity to manage a diverse and high-quality caseload including drafting Wills, probate administration, and trust matters.

The ideal candidate will provide empathetic advice, maintain rigorous technical standards, and work independently. This position boasts a supportive team culture, competitive salary, and ample career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Wills and Probate matters.
• Ability to handle sensitive client interactions with empathy.
• Knowledge of estate administration and trust creation.

Responsibilities

• Draft Wills and Codicils, and administer estates.
• Provide client advice during sensitive times.
• Manage a varied caseload from instruction to completion.

Skills

Managing own files independently

Strong organisational skills

Providing practical advice

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive qualification

Job description

We are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm seeking an experienced and motivated Private Client Lawyer to join its busy Wills & Probate team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to manage a varied and high-quality caseload including:

• Drafting Wills and Codicils
• Probate and full estate administration
• Trust creation and administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection applications
• Tax and estate planning matters

The successful candidate will provide clear, empathetic and practical advice to clients, often during sensitive and difficult times. You will handle matters from instruction through to completion, maintaining high technical standards while delivering exceptional client care.

This role would suit someone confident managing their own files independently, with strong organisational skills and a genuine commitment to quality.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Group Life Assurance
• Medical cash plan
• Ongoing training and development
• A genuinely supportive team culture
• Clear progression opportunities
• No billing targets – focus on quality over quotas

If you’re open to a confidential discussion to learn more, we would love to hear from you.