Private Client Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday

Private health cover

Life cover

Employer pension contribution

Enhanced sick pay & parental benefits

CSR initiatives and charity events

Referral and reward schemes

Job summary

Simpson Judge is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor for its Stockport office. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload including wills, probate and estate administration, LPAs, and Court of Protection, while building long-term client relationships.

We seek a solicitor with 5+ years PQE, strong wills/probate knowledge, excellent client care, and meticulous organisation. The role offers a supportive team, autonomy, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a private client solicitor with 5+ years PQE.
• Strong wills, probate and estate planning knowledge.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Organised and detail-focused with a commitment to a great client experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own varied caseload: wills, probate and estate administration, LPAs, Court of Protection and wider private client work.
• Build long-term client relationships through excellent service and communication.
• Generate fee income and keep good control of time recording, WIP, billing and cash collection.
• Work with the head of department and senior management to support the team’s growth.
• Support junior colleagues where needed.
• Give informed, compassionate guidance to clients on sensitive matters.
• Take part in business development: networking, building new client relationships and attending events.

Skills

Private client expertise

Client relationship management

Wills & probate knowledge

Job description

Private Client Solicitor | Stockport | 5+ years PQE

I’m working with a well-regarded, full-service regional law firm that is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its Stockport office.

This is a great move for someone who wants more autonomy, a varied caseload and the chance to progress, in a supportive team with approachable senior colleagues.

The role

• Manage your own varied caseload: wills, probate and estate administration, LPAs, Court of Protection and wider private client work
• Build long-term client relationships through excellent service and communication
• Generate fee income and keep good control of time recording, WIP, billing and cash collection
• Work with the head of department and senior management to support the team’s growth
• Support junior colleagues where needed
• Give informed, compassionate guidance to clients on sensitive matters
• Take part in business development: networking, building new client relationships and attending events

About you

• Private client solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE
• Strong technical knowledge across wills, probate and estate planning
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Organised and detail-focused, with a commitment to a great client experience

What’s on offer

• Generous holiday, including paid office closure between Christmas and New Year and a birthday day off
• Private health cover, medical cashback, 24-hour GP service and life cover
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity benefits, and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Employer pension contribution
• Referral and reward schemes
• A genuine social and community culture, with CSR initiatives and charity events

If this sounds like you, or you know someone who’d be a good fit, send me a message or comment below for a confidential conversation.