Private Client Solicitor

Edwards & Pearce; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded local law firm in Scunthorpe is seeking a qualified Private Client Solicitor for a senior role. Join a practice with a loyal client base where your experience will matter. Responsibilities include handling wills, estate planning, and trusts, while also playing a role in the firm's strategic direction. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with strong private client experience and excellent client care skills. This position offers genuine involvement in the firm’s management.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong hands-on private client experience.
• Confident in managing own caseload with minimal supervision.
• A practical and approachable professional with excellent client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of private client matters including wills, estate planning, and trusts.
• Support day-to-day running and strategic direction of the firm.
• Work closely with partners on operational and compliance matters.

Skills

Private client experience

Client care skills

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

A well-established well regarded local law firm in Scunthorpe is seeking a qualified Private Client Solicitor to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is looking for a senior role with genuine involvement in the ongoing management and development of the firm. This is more than a standard fee earning position. It's an opportunity to join a long standing practice with a loyal client base, where your experience, judgement and ideas will genuinely matter.

THE ROLE

You will handle a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Wills and estate planning


• Probate and estate administration


• Lasting Powers of Attorney


• Trusts and related advisory work

In addition to fee-earning, the successful candidate will play a supportive role in the day-to-day running and strategic direction of the firm, working closely with the partners on operational, compliance, and strategic matters.

THE CANDIDATE

• Qualified solicitor with strong, hands-on private client experience


• Confident managing their own caseload with minimal supervision


• A practical and approachable professional with excellent client care skills


• Interested in contributing to the wider management and future direction of the firm

THE COMPANY

A well-established well regarded local law firm in Scunthorpe

THE CONSULTANCY

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.