Private Client Solicitor

Clayton Recruitment Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health cover

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Career progression

Birthday leave

Employee assistance program

Charity involvement

Job summary

Clayton Recruitment Limited in Stockport is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to take ownership of a varied caseload, including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and Court of Protection work.

You will develop client relationships, manage your own fee income, time recording and billing, and contribute to the department’s growth. The firm offers a generous benefits package, strong support from senior colleagues, and real progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Private Client Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE.
• Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate and Estate Planning.
• Organised, commercially aware and confident managing own caseload.
• Proactive in business development to grow the department.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of private client matters including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work.
• Take responsibility for your own fee income, time recording, billing and cash collection.
• Support junior colleagues and contribute to the department's development and client network through business development.

Skills

5+ years PQE

Wills & Probate

Estate Planning

Caseload management

Job description

Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for a new challenge where you can take ownership of your caseload, develop client relationships and play a part in the continued growth of a team?

An opportunity has arisen with a progressive law firm in Stockport for a Private Client Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE. You will handle a varied caseload, benefit from support from experienced senior colleagues and have the autonomy to develop your practice and build lasting relationships with clients.

The role

You will manage a broad range of private client matters, including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work.

Alongside delivering excellent client care, you will take responsibility for your own fee income, time recording, billing and cash collection. You'll also contribute to the department's ongoing development, support junior colleagues where needed and get involved in business development to build your network and attract new clients.

What are they looking for?

• A qualified Private Client Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE.


• Strong technical knowledge of Wills, Probate and Estate Planning.


• Someone organised, commercially aware and confident managing their own caseload.


• A proactive approach to business development, with an interest in helping the department grow.

What's on offer?

The benefits package is a real highlight, with plenty to support your wellbeing, finances and work-life balance.

Time off to enjoy

• 24 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.


• Three additional paid office closure days over Christmas and New Year.


• Your birthday off as an extra day of leave.

Looking after you

• Private health cover and a medical cashback scheme.


• 24-hour GP access.


• Life assurance worth four times your annual salary.


• Enhanced sick pay and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Rewards beyond your salary

• Employer pension contributions.


• Employee referral reward scheme.


• Additional voucher-based reward schemes.

Family, people and culture

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay.


• Opportunities to get involved in charity initiatives, social events and community projects

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor who wants to take the next step in their career, develop their own client relationships and join a firm that offers a strong benefits package alongside opportunities for professional growth.