Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive

Jameson Legal.; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural law firm is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to manage an existing caseload in Herefordshire. The ideal candidate will have around 3 years PQE and should be equipped to handle private client matters with minimal supervision. The firm offers a supportive working environment and flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Benefits

Great working environment

Low staff turnover

Potential for work-from-home arrangements

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years post-qualified experience (PQE) is preferred.
• Must be able to manage an existing caseload independently.
• Experience in wills, LPAs, and probate is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of private client matters including wills and probate.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Department and other team members.
• Maintain scheduled office hours with structured breaks.

Skills

Private client law experience

Ability to work independently

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive

Location: Herefordshire

Salary: DOE c£40,000+

We have the pleasure in working alongside a lovely rural law firm who offers their clients a broad variety of legal services. Their main clients are local individuals, families, business and landowners.

Due to retirement, they have a requirement at present for a private client specialist.

This role would suit a qualified Solicitor or a legal executive. The role will provide an existing caseload of work, and therefore the new joiner must be able to work alone without much guidance and support.

Responsibilities

• The work includes all areas of private client matters including wills, LPAs, probate etc.
• You will work alongside the HoD, a trainee and a secretary. The wider team also sits in the firm\'s two other offices.
• Hours are Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, and finish at 5pm on a Friday – all days have an hour lunch.

Qualifications

• Ideally, the candidate will offer approximately 3 PQE upwards.
• The role will suit a qualified Solicitor or a legal executive.

Details

• The firm offers a great working environment, with very low staff turnover.
• The firm will also consider WFH arrangements for one or perhaps two days a week, depending on work commitments.
• This is a lovely role for someone looking for a fee earning role with an existing caseload.

How to apply

For more information on the role, firm and opportunity, please reach out to Helen Abrahams for a confidential chat.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.