Private Client Solicitor 2-5 PQE

Reed; Ely; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join its Cambridgeshire private client team. You will manage an existing caseload and contribute to the development of client relationships within a supportive, collaborative environment.

The role covers wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, court of protection, and estate administration, with emphasis on high-quality advice, strong communication, and proficient use of case management software and legal databases.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Experience running a full caseload with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to provide high quality advice across a broad range of private client issues.
• Strong IT skills, including case management systems and legal databases.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing caseload of private client matters (wills, trusts, LPAs, court of protection).
• Provide high quality advice to clients across a broad range of issues.
• Develop relationships with clients and third party referrers.
• Utilise case management system and legal databases to stay organised.

Skills

Private client law

2+ years PQE

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Case management systems

Legal databases

Teamwork

Initiative

IT skills

Wills & trusts

Tools

Case management system

Legal databases

Job description

Job Description

Are you an ambitious and motivated private client solicitor looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience in handling a range of private client matters?

My client in Cambridgeshire is looking for a Private Client Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to join their private client department.

You will handle an existing caseload of private client matters, including wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, court of protection, estate administration, tax and trusts. You will also be expected to maintain and develop relationships with existing and new clients and third party referrers.

You will work as part of a friendly and supportive team. You will have access to a case management system and legal databases.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• At least 2 years PQE as a Private Client Solicitor
• Experience of running a full caseload with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to provide high quality advice to clients from all sectors across a broad range of issues
• Good IT skills, including the ability to utilise a case management system
• Good working knowledge of legal databases
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to form good relationships with clients and colleagues
• Well organised, punctual, confident and self-motivated

My client offers a competitive salary and benefits package.