Private Client Solicitor/Fee Earner

Eventus Recruitment Group; Stockport; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Private health cover

Life cover

Family-friendly benefits

Résumé du poste

Eventus Legal in Stockport, Greater Manchester, is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner to join its established Private Client department. The role offers autonomy, support from senior colleagues and scope to contribute to team growth.

The firm, recognised in the Legal 500 for its private client work, provides a substantial benefits package including generous holiday, private health and life cover, and family-friendly policies.

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on experience managing a varied Private Client caseload.
• Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and estate planning.
• Experience of Lasting Powers of Attorney and familiarity with Court of Protection work.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, client-focused approach.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and effective caseload management.

Responsabilités

• Manage a varied caseload of Wills, Probate and Estate Administration, LPA and Court of Protection matters.
• Advise clients with care and professionalism on sensitive personal and family circumstances.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and new clients.
• Manage time recording, WIP, billing and cash collection against targets.
• Work with senior colleagues to support development and growth of the department.
• Provide guidance to junior colleagues when required.
• Participate in business development, networking and client relationship activities.

Connaissances

Private Client experience

Wills & Probate

Court of Protection exposure

Client relationship management

Description du poste

Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner to join the established Private Client department of a Legal 500-recognised law firm in Stockport, Greater Manchester. This is a full-time, permanent job offering the opportunity to manage a varied caseload with autonomy, support from senior colleagues and scope to contribute to the team's growth. The firm offers 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays, three additional paid Christmas closure days and your birthday off, together with private health cover, life cover and enhanced family-friendly benefits.

Role Responsibilities

The Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner will handle a broad range of private client matters and develop lasting relationships with clients, providing sensitive and practical advice. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload of Wills, Probate and Estate Administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters
• Advising clients with care and professionalism on often sensitive personal and family circumstances
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new clients
• Managing time recording, work in progress, billing and cash collection against agreed targets
• Working with senior colleagues to support the development and growth of the department
• Providing guidance to junior colleagues when required
• Participating in business development, networking and client relationship activities

Person Specification

This opportunity would suit an experienced Private Client practitioner who is confident handling matters independently and keen to develop their career within a collaborative team. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Substantial hands-on experience managing a varied Private Client caseload
• Strong technical knowledge of Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and estate planning
• Experience of Lasting Powers of Attorney and familiarity with Court of Protection work
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, client-focused approach
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and effective caseload management
• An interest in contributing to business development

Benefits and Rewards

The law firm offers a substantial package designed to support your wellbeing, reward your contribution and encourage professional development. The successful Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner will also benefit from:

• 24 days' annual leave plus eight bank holidays
• Three additional paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Private health cover and a medical cashback scheme
• Access to a 24-hour GP service and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Life cover worth four times annual salary
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• Employer pension contributions
• Voucher reward schemes

About the Law Firm

Our client is a respected regional law firm with an established Private Client practice recognised in the Legal 500 for its personal tax, trusts and probate work. The team advises individuals and families on sensitive and complex matters and offers an environment in which experienced practitioners can work independently while collaborating with supportive senior colleagues.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.