Private Client Solicitor

CRA Legal; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Halifax is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to manage a varied caseload in Wills and Probate. The role offers a supportive environment with a focus on client care and professional development. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years PQE and strong technical knowledge in private client matters. Benefits include 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced sick pay, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement above statutory minimum: 24 days + 8 bank holidays

Enhanced sick pay

Office closure over Christmas

Pension - 3% employer contribution

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE as a Solicitor or Legal Executive required.
• STEP qualification or working towards it is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing a mixed caseload of Wills, Probate, Estate Planning, LPAs and Trusts.
• Delivering clear, tailored legal advice to clients.
• Drafting Wills, Trusts and associated documents.
• Handling estate administration matters from instruction to completion.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge across Wills, Probate and Estate Planning

Excellent communication and client care skills

Ability to manage files autonomously while being a team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with minimum 3 years PQE

Job description

Private Client Solicitor Halifax Full or Part time- Hybrid/Flexible working available Up to £50,000

CRA Consulting are delighted to be partnering with a highly respected, long-established law firm based in Halifax as they look to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their successful Wills & Probate team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and personable practice with a strong local reputation and a genuinely collaborative culture.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will handle a varied and high-quality caseload of private client matters. You will be responsible for providing expert advice across the full spectrum of Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, LPAs and Trusts. The firm offers a friendly working environment where client care and professional development are genuinely valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a mixed caseload of Wills, Probate, Estate Planning, LPAs and Trusts
• Taking comprehensive client instructions and delivering clear, tailored legal advice
• Drafting Wills, Trusts and associated documents
• Handling estate administration matters from instruction to completion
• Building strong relationships with clients, referrers and colleagues
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm standards

About you:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive ideally with a minimum of 3 years PQE or greater
• Strong technical knowledge across Wills, Probate and Estate Planning
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to manage files autonomously while being a team player
• STEP qualification or working towards it is advantageous but not essential

Firm Benefits

• Holiday entitlement above statutory minimum: 24 days + 8 bank holidays, rising to 26 days after 3 years and 28 days after 7 years
• Enhanced sick pay
• Office closure over Christmas
• Pension - 3% employer contribution
• On-site parking

How to Apply

To apply, please click the Apply button. For a confidential discussion about the role or your suitability, contact Ross Roberts at CRA Consulting on 0114 241 8030. For more corporate and legal roles in the Sheffield area, you can also visit our careers page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs.