Private Client Solicitor

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd in Lichfield is seeking a Private Client Solicitor for a permanent role. You will manage your own caseload of private client matters from inception to completion, handling wills, estate administration and LPAs with a practical, commercial approach. The ideal candidate has 3+ years PQE, excellent communication, and a client-facing mindset.

This position sits within a supportive, progressive team. Salary: 40,000–60,000 GBP with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Background handling own caseload of private client matters.
• 3+ years PQE.
• Practical and commercial approach.
• Excellent communication and rapport building.
• Desire to become trusted advisor.
• IT competent and well organized.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Will drafting including complex wills, estate and inheritance tax planning.
• Estate Administration.
• Taking instructions and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney for health and welfare and property and financial affairs.
• Experience in contentious probate matters.

Skills

Caseload management

Commercial mindset

Client relationship building

Strong communication

Ambitious and proactive

Timekeeping and attendance

IT competency

Detail-oriented

Job description

Salary

40,000 - 60,000

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Lichfield, Staffordshire

My client is looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join their team in Lichfield Staffordshire. This full‑time role will be varied and challenging, where you will work on your own caseload of quality private client matters. The successful candidate will be expected to deal with all aspects of the matter from inception through to completion. We offer a competitive salary and a supportive, progressive working environment working within an experienced team.

The ideal candidate for this role must have the following:

• A background in handling their own caseload of private client matters
• A practical and commercial approach
• Good personal skills and the ability to build a rapport and network
• A desire to become their client’s trusted advisor
• Strong communication
• A strong desire to learn
• Enthusiastic and ambitious
• Hardworking and organised
• Adaptable and accommodating
• A smart and tidy appearance
• Excellent attention to detail
• IT competent
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Will drafting including complex wills, estate and inheritance tax planning.
• Estate Administration.
• Taking instructions and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney for both health and welfare and property and financial affairs.
• Experience in ‘contentious probate matters

Applications will be accepted for candidates with at least 3 years PQE.