Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive

Eventus Legal; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Employee assistance programme

Perkbox membership

Job summary

Eventus Legal seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive to join our Harrogate team. The role offers hybrid working with up to two days from home each week and a salary £45,000–£60,000 depending on experience, for a 35-hour week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

The successful candidate will manage a varied private client caseload, including wills, probate and estate administration, and contribute to business development while working closely with a Paralegal in the Harrogate

Qualifications

• Broad private client caseload management experience.
• Strong wills, probate and estate administration knowledge.
• Excellent client communication and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload, including wills, trusts and probate.
• Progress matters with accuracy and keep clients informed of progress and costs.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and referrers.
• Adhere to billing standards and maintain records in the case management system.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Harrogate and supervise junior team members where required.

Skills

Private client experience

Wills & Probate

Client communication

Legal ethics

Attention to detail

Education

Solicitor/Legal Executive qualification

Tools

MS Office

Case management

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive

Date Posted: 2026-09-20

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire, GB, HG1 2

Application Deadline: 2026-12-22T07:01:22.1

Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive to join a well-established law firm in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. This is a full-time, permanent job paying £45,000 to £60,000 depending on experience, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with a one-hour lunch break. The position offers hybrid working with up to two days from home each week, 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays and additional paid leave during the Christmas shutdown, your birthday off, service-related increases to annual leave and the option to purchase an additional week's holiday. You will manage a varied private client caseload while working alongside a Paralegal based in the Harrogate office.

Role Responsibilities

This Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive job will involve managing a broad caseload and delivering a high standard of client care throughout each matter. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing all aspects of private client work, including wills, inheritance tax planning, trusts, powers of attorney, Court of Protection applications, probate and estate administration.
• Progressing matters accurately and efficiently, keeping clients regularly informed of progress and costs.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, professional contacts and third-party referrers.
• Working to agreed standards for billing, time recording, aged debt and other performance measures.
• Maintaining confidentiality and accurate records through the firm's case management system.
• Complying with relevant professional obligations, including the Solicitors' Accounts Rules and applicable codes of conduct.
• Contributing positively to business development activity and the continued growth of the firm's client and referral base.
• Taking responsibility for your own professional development and keeping up to date with changes in private client law.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues in Harrogate and across the wider private client team, including supporting and supervising junior team members where required.

Person Specification

Applications are welcomed from experienced private client professionals who are confident managing their own caseload and developing trusted client relationships. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience handling a broad private client caseload.
• Strong knowledge of wills, probate and estate administration, powers of attorney, trusts and inheritance tax matters.
• A client-focused and professional approach, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisation and the ability to prioritise a varied caseload effectively.
• Confidence working independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to use a case management system effectively.
• A proactive approach to maintaining professional knowledge and competence.

Benefits and Rewards

The package combines a competitive salary, flexible working and a particularly strong range of leave, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. The successful Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive will benefit from:

• Salary of £45,000 to £60,000 depending on experience.
• 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with a one-hour lunch break.
• Hybrid working with up to two days from home each week.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional paid leave during the firm's Christmas shutdown period.
• Your birthday off.
• An additional day's annual leave after 3, 5 and 7 years' service.
• The option to purchase an additional week's holiday.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Company-paid healthcare cash plan.
• Life insurance.
• Access to Remote GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Perkbox membership.
• PureGym discount.

Please note that there is no on-site parking at the Harrogate office. Most employees use free parking approximately 5 to 10 minutes' walk from the office.

About the Law Firm

This is a long-established, award-winning law firm with a strong presence across North Yorkshire and a clear focus on providing personal, reliable and client-focused legal services. The firm promotes a friendly and supportive working environment, with values centred on excellence, care for clients and colleagues working together to make a difference. The Harrogate, North Yorkshire office provides a broad range of legal services to individuals and businesses and offers the opportunity to work as part of an experienced regional team.

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