Private Client Solicitor

Harkaye Core Talent; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm is seeking an ambitious Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their team in Chester. This hybrid role focuses on managing private client cases including wills, probate, and trusts while cultivating client relationships and supporting department growth. Ideal candidates have a strong background in private client law and a passion for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Ambitious and passionate about private client law.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of private client matters.
• Attend client meetings in person for genuine interaction.
• Collaborate with senior team members for department growth.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Wills knowledge

Probate knowledge

Trusts knowledge

Estate Administration knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

An prestigious regional heavyweight law firm, with offices across the North West, is on the lookout for an ambitious and passionatePrivate Client Solicitor (or Legal Executive)to bolster their esteemed team inChester.

This role offershybrid workingalthough due to the nature of the role being very client facing you will be required to attend theoffice.

This role will give you the opportunity to engage directly with clients, cultivate long standing relationships, and amplify your professional reputation across the Chester and surrounding areas,

You will collaborate closely with Partners and the Head of Department, contributing to the department's sustained success and expansion.

You will play a pivotal role within the team and be given responsibility for your own caseload of private client matters, including (but not limited to):

Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Estate Administration.

Key Responsibilities:

-Manage your own caseload of private client matters with confidence and proficiency.
-Attend client meetings in person, ensuring genuine client interaction and relationship cultivation.
-Collaborate with senior team members to propel the department's development and organic growth.
-Opportunity to supervise and mentor junior team members, contributing to a supportive team environment.

Skills and Experience Required:

-Proven experience as a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive.
-Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Estate Administration.
-Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to build and maintain robust relationships.
-Ambition and passion for private client law, with a commitment to professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

This role is being managed confidentially by HarKaye Core Talent. If you are an experiencedPrivate Client Solicitor in Chesterseeking a new challenge within a well-regarded firm, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact Izzie Vaughan to arrange a confidential conversation.