Private Client Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in Yorkshire is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with at least 1 year PQE to join a busy wills and probate team. You will advise clients on assets, valuations, distributions, and debts while handling a varied caseload.

You will build strong client relationships, provide practical legal advice, and support business development within the firm. The role offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits package, with a DOE consideration.

Qualifications

• 1+ year post-qualified experience in private client
• Interest or specialism in wills and probate
• Strong drafting and legal research skills
• Approachable and empathetic client service
• Desire to engage in business development of the firm

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on wills, probate, asset identification and valuation, distributions, and debts
• Manage a varied caseload and provide practical legal guidance
• Prepare documents and support the wills and probate team on complex matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and deliver clear communication

Skills

Drafting

Legal research

Client relations

Business development

Job description

Private Client Solicitor | 1+ PQE | Yorkshire | c£60,000 (DOE) | An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor specialising in wills and probate to join a leading law firm offering a competitive salary and attractive benefits package

JOB TITLE: Private Client Solicitor

PQE: 1+

LOCATION: Yorkshire

SALARY: Up to £60,000 (DOE)

THE ROLE:

A highly regarded law firm based in Yorkshire is seeking a driven Private Client Solicitor specialising in wills and probate to join their busy and growing department. For the successful client, this role involves supporting and guiding clients through complex and emotionally challenging times, advising them on a wealth of matters which include identifying and valuing assets, distributing payments and paying debts. Furthermore, you will build strong client relationships, manage a varied caseload, provide clear and practical legal advice, prepare various documents and support the specialised wills and probate team on a wealth of complex private client matters.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are welcomed from ambitious Solicitors who possess at least 1 year of post qualified experience coupled with an interest or specialism in wills and probate. In addition to this, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong drafting and legal research skills, excellent attention to detail, an approachable and empathetic approach and a desire to engage with the business development of the firm. The ability to deal sensitively and professionally with bereaved clients and their families is paramount to this role.

THE FIRM:

This established, client focused law firm which provides a broad range of legal services to individuals, families and businesses offers accessible legal advice to a wide client base. Combining professional legal expertise with a personal approach to the law, this firm supports clients through a variety of straightforward and complex legal matters. For the successful client, this role offers the opportunity to build and develop a thriving legal career within a collaborative and supportive working environment. This role offers a competitive salary as well as an attractive benefits package, subject to experience.

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.