Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive - Dorset

Chadwick Nott

England

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A respected law firm in Dorset is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their established team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Probate, Wills, and Trusts, and a commitment to high-quality client care. This full-time role offers the flexibility to work from various Dorset offices. The firm values professionalism and supports career development within a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

  • Solid experience across Probate, Wills and Trusts.
  • Ability to work independently and manage workload.
  • Commitment to delivering high standards of client care.
  • Confidence, self-motivation and the ability to work on your own initiative
  • Good IT literacy and strong organisational skills
  • Commitment to delivering high standards of client care

Responsibilities

  • Handle a broad caseload of Private Client matters.
  • Deliver exceptional client care in a professional manner.
  • Contribute to a client-focused Private Client team.
  • Based across Dorset offices with occasional travel between branches

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Self-motivation
IT literacy
Organizational skills

Education

Qualification as a Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive – Dorset

A superb opportunity has arisen for a Private Client lawyer to join a respected multi office practice with a strong reputation across Dorset. This is an excellent role for someone who enjoys client contact, values high quality work and wants to be part of a well established, supportive team.

The firm is looking to appoint a capable and confident Private Client Fee Earner who can handle a broad caseload and deliver exceptional client care. You'll bring solid experience across Probate, Wills and Trusts, together with the ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.

What's on offer
  • A permanent, full time position (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, 35 hour week)
  • Flexibility to be based at any of the firm's Dorset offices
  • Occasional travel between branches
  • Salary dependent on experience
  • The chance to join a well regarded team with a strong local presence
What you'll bring
  • Qualification as a Solicitor or Legal Executive (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong technical knowledge across all aspects of Private Client work
  • A friendly, approachable manner and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Confidence, self motivation and the ability to work on your own initiative
  • Good IT literacy and strong organisational skills
  • A commitment to delivering high standards of client care

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build their career within a reputable, client focused Private Client team and contribute to a practice known for its quality and professionalism.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

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