Private Client Solicitor

DJH; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Volunteer day

Flexible hybrid working

Tailored learning and development

Company pension

Health MOTs

Mental health support

Wellbeing, social & community calendar

Job summary

DJH invites applications for a Private Client Solicitor to join our Estate Planning team. Based in Chester (Ellesmere Port) with flexible hybrid working, you will support clients at important life stages.

You will manage estate administrations, draft Wills, LPAs and Trusts, and work with a collaborative team to deliver exceptional service. This role suits qualified or newly qualified solicitors seeking growth and hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified or newly qualified solicitor with Private Client experience.
• Good understanding of estate administration, Wills, LPAs and Trusts.
• Experience with electronic case management systems.
• Able to work in a supportive, team-oriented environment and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage estate administrations, attorney and trust files with guidance from seniors.
• Draft Wills, LPAs, and Trust documentation for high-net-worth clients and business owners.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver a seamless client experience.

Skills

Estate administration

Wills

Lasting powers of attorney

Trusts

Private Client

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified or newly qualified solicitor

Equivalent qualifications/experience

Tools

Electronic case management systems

Job description

Private Client Solicitor

Department: Estate Planning

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Chester (Ellesmere Port)

Description

At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things.

Let's talk about the role...

As a Private Client Solicitor, you’ll be fully immersed in our experienced Estate Planning team, playing a meaningful role in supporting clients at important stages of their lives. You’ll join a team that has gone from strength to strength, where collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional development are genuinely valued.

Our highly regarded and successful Estate Planning team is primarily based at our Head Office in Stoke-on-Trent. That said, we’re happy to consider candidates who are predominantly based at our Manchester, Liverpool, Chester or Midlands offices, with one day per week spent at our Head Office. We’ll cover your travel expenses, making sure you’re part of the team without needing to be Stoke-based full time.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or newly qualified solicitor to build confidence and expertise within a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment. With hands‑on experience, structured support, and clear progression opportunities, you’ll be encouraged to develop your skills and grow your career. You will:

• Be responsible for management of estate administrations, attorney and trust files, with guidance from senior colleagues
• Draft high-quality Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Trust documentation tailored to meet the needs of high-net-worth individuals and business owners
• Work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, benefiting from shared expertise across the group to deliver a seamless client experience

Let's talk about you and your skills...

Motivated and eager to take the next step in your career, you will:

• Be a qualified or newly qualified solicitor (or possess equivalent qualifications and practical experience)
• Have proven experience within Private Client, with a good understanding of estate administration, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trusts
• Be comfortable working with electronic case management systems
• Thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment where learning and development are encouraged
• Enjoy building relationships with high net worth clients and demonstrate strong communication skills in a client-facing role

Let's talk benefits...

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance with an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Volunteer day
• Flexible hybrid working
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health support
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar.

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about DJH here.

If this role as a Private Client Solicitor sounds good, then what’s stopping you?