Private Client Solicitor

Jobs.co.uk; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Jobs.co.uk is seeking a permanent Private Client Solicitor in West Yorkshire to manage a varied caseload of wills and probate matters, guiding clients and families with care and discretion. The role offers a salary of £35,000 to £60,000 dependent on experience, with strong drafting and research requirements and genuine career development within a supportive team.

Applicants should be qualified solicitors with at least one year of post-qualification experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitors with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience.
• Strong drafting and legal research skills.
• Excellent client care and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of wills and probate matters for clients and families.
• Identify and value assets, distribute payments, and settle debts.
• Prepare legal documentation and provide practical advice throughout the process.
• Build lasting relationships with clients while delivering high-quality client care.
• Support the wills and probate team on complex private client matters.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Drafting skills

Legal research skills

Empathy

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

About The Role

This permanent Private Client Solicitor position in West Yorkshire offers a salary of £35,000 to £60,000 dependent on experience. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of wills and probate matters, guiding clients and their families through sensitive circumstances with care and discretion. Duties include advising on asset identification and valuation, distributing payments, settling outstanding debts, and preparing precise legal documentation. Strong communication skills and a commitment to excellent client care are essential, alongside the ability to build lasting professional relationships. Applicants should be qualified solicitors with at least one year of post-qualification experience. The role provides genuine career development within a supportive and growing team.

Overview

• Manage a varied caseload of wills and probate matters, supporting clients and their families through often sensitive circumstances.
• Advise on identifying and valuing assets, distributing payments and dealing with outstanding debts.
• Prepare legal documentation and provide clear, practical advice throughout the process.
• Build strong and lasting relationships with clients while delivering a high standard of client care.
• Support the wider wills and probate team on a range of complex private client matters.
• Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with at least 1 years’ post qualification experience and an interest or specialism in wills and probate.
• Strong drafting and legal research skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• An approachable and empathetic manner, with the ability to deal sensitively and professionally with bereaved clients and their families.
• Opportunity to contribute to the firm's business development and networking activities.
• Join an established, client focused law firm providing legal services to individuals, families and businesses.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive environment combining professional expertise with a personal approach.
• Attractive benefits package and genuine opportunity to build and develop a long term career within the firm.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.