Private Client Solicitor - Hybrid Work & Bonus Potential

JS Legal Recruitment Ltd; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Wellbeing days

Pension

Bonus

Annual leave and festive closure

Job summary

JS Legal Recruitment Ltd is currently recruiting for a Private Client Solicitor in Essex. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Deputyships, while providing tailored advice and maintaining high professional standards.

Hybrid working is available, with a mix of home and office-based days. The firm values client relationships and opportunities to contribute to business development within the Private Client Team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE preferred; exceptions considered for strong candidates.
• Excellent client-facing skills and ability to nurture existing clients while developing new business.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage own private client caseload from instruction to completion.
• Advise on wills, probate, and estate administration matters.
• Prepare wills and lasting powers of attorney.
• Administer estates and trusts, manage Court of Protection matters.
• Engage in tax and trust planning and deputyships as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority and maintain confidentiality.
• Support business development for the Private Client Team.

Skills

Private Client

Wills & Probate

Client communication

Networking

Job description

JS Legal Recruitment Ltd is currently recruiting for a Private Client Solicitor in Essex. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Deputyships, while providing tailored advice and maintaining high professional standards.

Hybrid working is available, with a mix of home and office-based days. The firm values client relationships and opportunities to contribute to business development within the Private Client Team.