Private Client Solicitor – Hybrid, High-Value Estates

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting for a Private Client Solicitor in Manchester, offering hybrid working with a well-established national firm. You will join the Head of Department, manage your own caseload, and assist on high value cases while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

The role requires a qualified Private Client Solicitor with strong caseload management, client empathy, and supervisory abilities. Experience in contentious probate is a plus, but not essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified private client solicitor with experience handling high value matters.
• Able to manage a busy caseload and supervise junior team members.
• Provides clear, empathetic advice to clients during sensitive times.

Responsibilities

• Managing new enquiries
• Drafting Wills
• Dealing with Inheritance tax and estate planning
• Setting up Trusts
• Dealing with Probate and estate administration
• Drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney

Skills

Caseload management

Supervising juniors

People skills

Empathy in client dealings

Probate experience (advantage)

Education

Qualified Private Client Solicitor

Job description

Chadwick Nott is recruiting for a Private Client Solicitor in Manchester, offering hybrid working with a well-established national firm. You will join the Head of Department, manage your own caseload, and assist on high value cases while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

The role requires a qualified Private Client Solicitor with strong caseload management, client empathy, and supervisory abilities. Experience in contentious probate is a plus, but not essential.