Private Client Solicitor

CRA Legal; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Varied caseload

Supportive environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CRA Legal is recruiting a Private Client Solicitor in Wakefield to join its growing Wills & Probate team. You will manage your own caseload, delivering high-quality private client services in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The role offers hybrid working (up to 2 days remote after probation) with a salary up to £60,000, reflecting experience. This is an excellent chance to advance within an established team and contribute to continued growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with Private Client/Wills & Probate experience.
• Experience managing own caseload.
• Strong knowledge across private client matters.
• Confident in dealing directly with clients.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commercially aware with high client service standards.
• Eager to develop within an established, growing team.

Responsibilities

• Wills and estate planning.
• Probate and estate administration.
• Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Trusts and Inheritance Tax planning.
• Advising clients on a range of private client matters.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Collaborating with colleagues to deliver high-quality service.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Private Client/Wills & Probate

Caseload management

Client communication

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Private Client Solicitor

Location: Wakefield
Salary: Up to £60,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid - up to 2 days working from home after successful completion of probation

CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and growing law firm in Wakefield to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its expanding Wills & Probate team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor looking to join an established team and work alongside an experienced Private Client Solicitor within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will become an important part of the firm's continued growth within its Wills & Probate department, taking responsibility for their own caseload while benefiting from the support and experience of an established team.

The Role

• Wills and estate planning


• Probate and estate administration


• Lasting Powers of Attorney


• Trusts


• Inheritance Tax planning


• Advising clients on a range of private client matters


• Building and maintaining strong client relationships


• Working closely with colleagues to deliver a high-quality service

About you

• Be a qualified Solicitor with experience within Private Client/Wills & Probate


• Have experience managing their own caseload


• Have strong technical knowledge across a range of private client matters


• Be confident dealing directly with clients


• Have excellent communication and organisational skills


• Be commercially aware and committed to providing a high level of client service


• Be keen to develop their career within an established and growing team

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £60,000, depending on experience


• Hybrid working with up to 2 days from home following successful completion of probation


• The opportunity to join an established and experienced Private Client team


• Genuine long-term career development opportunities


• A varied and interesting Private Client caseload


• A supportive and collaborative working environment


• The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the Wills & Probate department