Private Client Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Holiday allowance

Flexible working

Learning and development

Healthcare

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Chester to join an ambitious regional law firm. The role involves handling wills, trusts and probate within a supportive, growing practice.

You will advise on estate planning, tax and succession, and manage estate administration end-to-end while supporting agricultural clients and building strong client relationships with senior colleagues. Salary is DOE with a competitive package including pension, holiday allowance, flexible

Qualifications

• NQ–10 PQE Private Client Solicitor.
• Strong knowledge of trusts, probate and estates.
• Commercial and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing caseloads of wills, trusts and probate.
• Advising on estate planning, tax and succession.
• Handling estate administration end-to-end.
• Supporting agricultural clients and related matters.
• Building strong client relationships and supporting BD.

Job description

Private Client Solicitors – Chester – NQ–10 PQE – Salary DOE + Benefits

An ambitious regional law firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in Chester to join its established team.

As a Private Client Solicitor in Chester, you’ll handle a varied caseload across trusts, tax, estates, probate and agricultural work within a supportive, growing practice.

The Role

• Managing caseloads of wills, trusts and probate
• Advising on estate planning, tax and succession
• Handling estate administration end-to-end
• Supporting HNW, family and rural clients
• Advising on agricultural matters
• Building strong client relationships
• Working closely with senior colleagues
• Supporting business development

  The Candidate

  • NQ–10 PQE Private Client Solicitor
  • Strong knowledge of trusts, probate and estates
  • Agricultural experience or interest desirable
  • Commercial and client-focused approach
  • Organised with strong attention to detail
  • Confident communicator
  • Proactive and team-oriented
  • Ambitious with a growth mindset

  The Benefits

  • Competitive salary DOE
  • Pension with employer contributions
  • Above average holiday allowance
  • Flexible working
  • Learning and development support (LawNet access)
  • Healthcare and wellbeing support
  • Supportive culture
  • Clear progression