Private Client Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with employer contributions

Above average holiday allowance

Flexible working

LawNet access (Learning & development)

Healthcare and wellbeing support

Supportive culture

Clear progression

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Solicitor for a Chester-based role. You will manage wills, trusts and probate matters, advise on estate planning and tax, and handle estate administration from start to finish while supporting high-net-worth and rural clients.

The position offers a competitive DOE salary, pension contributions, increased holiday allowance, flexible working, and access to LawNet learning and development resources within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• NQ–10 PQE Private Client Solicitor required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Client relationships

Organised

Proactive & team-oriented

Confident communicator

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Education

NQ–10 PQE Private Client Solicitor

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