Private Client Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional law firm in Ipswich is seeking a Private Client Solicitor (1-3 PQE) to join their team. This role involves directly supporting experienced lawyers while gaining hands-on experience in wills, trusts, estate planning, and client interactions. The firm offers training and genuine mentorship, along with a clear progression pathway. If you are ambitious and ready to springboard your career, apply now for immediate consideration.

Benefits

Training and mentorship

Welcoming team environment

Clear career progression

Flexible working options after initial training

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years PQE (Solicitor or CILEX) in Private Client.
• Proven experience in estate administration.
• Interest in STEP (or working towards it) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced lawyers mentoring juniors.
• Handle wills, trusts and estate planning tasks.
• Conduct client meetings and draft documents from day one.

Skills

Wills, trusts & estate planning

Client-focused approach

Communication skills

Education

1-3+ years PQE in Private Client

Experience in estate administration

Job description

Private Client Solicitor (1-3 PQE) - Ipswich

Looking for a place to really grow your Private Client career, not just clock billable hours?

This highly-respected regional firm has built a reputation for developing lawyers from junior level all the way through to partnership and now they're looking for someone early in their career to join their Ipswich Private Client team.

You'll work closely with experienced lawyers who genuinely enjoy mentoring and sharing knowledge, while building hands-on experience across:

• Wills, trusts & estate planning
• Estate administration, including complex & taxable estates
• Capacity work & Court of Protection matters
• Client meetings & document drafting from day one

This isn't a role where you'll sit quietly in the background, you'll be trusted, supported and given genuine responsibility early on.

What you’ll need

• 1-3+ years PQE (Solicitor or CILEX) in Private Client
• Experience in estate administration
• Interest in STEP (or working towards it)
• A warm, confident, client-focused approach

What you’ll get

• Training and genuine mentorship from senior experts
• A long-established, welcoming team
• Great progression, with a clear roadmap ahead
• Office-based to start for support & learning, then flexible working

If you’re ambitious, eager to learn, and ready for a role that will springboard your career, this is a great next move.

Apply now for immediate consideration.