Private Client Solicitor (Hybrid) – Wills, Trusts & Probate

Origin Legal; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Hands-on work with clients

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Reading is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to join their team. This hybrid role involves managing probate cases, drafting legal documents, and advising high-net-worth clients on estate planning. The firm offers a supportive culture focused on work-life balance, professional development, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in private client work.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' PQE in Private Client / Wills, Trusts & Probate.
• Confident handling probate and estate administration independently.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong communication and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own probate caseload from start to finish.
• Drafting wills, LPAs, and lifetime trusts.
• Advising on estate planning, including IHT, capital gains, and succession.

Skills

Probate handling

Estate administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Drafting skills

Tax planning

Education

STEP qualification or working towards it

2–5 years PQE in Private Client

Tools

Modern case management systems

Job description

A well-established law firm in Reading is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to join their team. This hybrid role involves managing probate cases, drafting legal documents, and advising high-net-worth clients on estate planning. The firm offers a supportive culture focused on work-life balance, professional development, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in private client work.