Private Client Solicitor

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Gloucestershire is seeking a Private Client Solicitor on a full‑time, permanent basis. Salary starts at £40,000+ DOE, dependent on experience.

You will manage a personal caseload including wills, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, and deputyship, while contributing to departmental growth and client workflows. The role requires at least 2 years PQE with experience across private client matters and a proactive approach to business development within the firm and its

Qualifications

• Experience in private client matters is required.
• Ability to manage a personal caseload including wills, LPAs, trusts and deputyship.
• Strong administration and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload.
• Work with the team to develop the department.
• Network and pursue business development for workflows.
• Review WIP and client financing in ongoing matters.
• Keep files well organized and property updated per firm policies.
• Use DPS for emails, letters, reports and correspondence.
• Utilize PC skills to carry out tasks.
• Record calls, enquiries and requests and handle them appropriately.

Skills

Client management

Caseload management

Networking

Business development

Education

2+ PQE

Tools

DPS

Job description

Based in Gloucestershire, this full‑time, permanent Private Client Solicitor position with eNL offers a salary of £40,000 or more, dependent on experience. Suited to a solicitor with at least two years of post‑qualification experience, the role involves managing a personal caseload covering wills, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, deputyship, and other capacity matters. Beyond fee‑earning work, responsibilities include contributing to departmental growth, engaging in business development and networking to secure new workflows, and overseeing work‑in‑progress and client finances. This is a genuine opportunity for a capable practitioner to advance their career within a supportive firm.

Private Client Solicitor / 2+ PQE / Gloucestershire / £40,000+ DOE

OVERVIEW

• The successful candidate will provide legal services to clients in relation to wills, lasting powers of attorney, trusts, and capacity issues including deputyship.

In addition to this your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload.
• Working with the team the develop the department.
• Networking and business development for workflows.
• Reviewing and managing WIP and client financing in relation to ongoing matters.
• Keep files well organised and property updated in accordance with the firms' policies.
• Use DPS for all emails, letters, reports, and correspondence.
• Utilise PC skills as necessary to carry out the job tasks.
• Record phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate.

THE CANDIDATE

• The job will require someone who has a proven record of accomplishment in organising their own personal workload and responsibilities.
• You should also be able to determine priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• The successful candidate should have at least 2 years of legal experience, along with experience of using multiple systems, collating and analysing data as well as exemplary administration skills.

THE FIRM

• This law firm understands the importance of client relations.
• Their lawyers deliver practical and efficient solutions to clients in Gloucestershire and nationwide.
• They are dedicated to providing the highest level of service to their clients and fully engage with their community.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.