Private Client Solicitor, Legal Executive or Experienced Paralegal – Nuneaton – Warwickshire

QED Legal LLP; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Coventry is seeking a Private Client Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Experienced Paralegal. The role involves managing your own fee-earning caseload, providing legal advice, and ensuring efficient case management. Required qualifications include at least 1 year PQE or substantial paralegal experience. The firm offers career development and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Health cash plan scheme

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year PQE or significant fee-earning experience.
• Experience managing your own fee-earning work.
• Ability to deal with sensitive or difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a fee-earning caseload in the Private Client Department.
• Provide professional legal advice to clients in various settings.
• Draft legal documents necessary for fee-earning matters.

Skills

Managing fee-earning caseload

Client interaction in sensitive situations

Knowledge of Private Client legal procedures

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 1 year PQE

Experience as an independent Paralegal

Tools

Tikit case management system

Job description

Private Client Solicitor, Legal Executive or Experienced Paralegal – Nuneaton – Warwickshire – £28,000 to £55,000

The firm

My client is a highly respected law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal services across a wide range of practice areas. Recognised in the Legal 500, the firm is committed to professionalism, reliability, and maintaining excellent client relationships. The team is supportive, approachable, and dedicated to fostering a positive working environment where high standards, collaboration, and career development are central.

The role

Manage your own fee-earning caseload within the Private Client Department, working independently on wills, probate, and other private client matters

Attend to clients in the office or at their homes, providing professional, confidential, and high-quality legal advice

Draft correspondence, contracts, court documentation, attendance notes, statements of evidence, and other documents required to progress fee-earning matters efficiently

Ensure all cases are managed efficiently and deadlines are met to maximise billable time

Time record in accordance with firm policy and assist with billing as necessary

Liaise with clients, third parties, and other professionals to progress matters effectively

Attend department meetings and assist with reasonable instructions from Directors, Department Heads, or Fee Earners

Are you ready to take ownership of your caseload in a supportive, client-focused environment? Do you thrive on delivering excellent legal services while maximising fee-earning opportunities?

You

• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 1 year PQE or significant fee-earning experience, or an experienced Paralegal with independent caseload experience
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Windows; experience with case management systems (Tikit desirable)
• Confident in managing your own fee-earning work and dealing professionally with clients, including sensitive or difficult situations
• Flexible, team-oriented, and able to travel between offices and attend off-site appointments
• Understanding of Private Client legal procedures and able to manage work efficiently and accurately

Benefits

• Career development opportunities
• Reputation of a Legal 500 firm, Lexcel accredited, disability confident, living wage employer
• Employee assistance programme for both employees and their families
• Health cash plan scheme (on successful completion of probationary period)
• Holiday buy and sell scheme (on successful completion of probationary period)
• Easily commutable office location in Nuneaton

If this seems like the right opportunity for you then apply online – or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal today.