Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive

Eventus Recruitment Group; Skegness; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free staff parking

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Leadership progression potential

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Skegness, Lincolnshire, is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a busy department in a respected multi-service firm. This full-time role offers a salary up to £60,000, depending on experience, with hybrid working after probation and free staff parking.

You will handle complex probate matters, wills, LPAs and estate administration, supervise junior fee earners, and contribute to department development with a view to future leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in private client matters incl. probate.
• Ability to manage complex caseload independently.
• Capable of leading and mentoring junior staff.
• Motivated for future leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Manage private client matters independently with focus on complex probate.
• Handle varied caseload including wills, probate, LPAs, estate administration.
• Contribute to development of the private client department.
• Provide oversight and support to junior fee earners and paralegals.

Skills

Private Client

Legal Experience

Leadership Potential

Independent Practice

Wills & Probate

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Legal Executive Qualification

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a busy department within a dedicated multi service law firm in Skegness, Lincolnshire. This full-time, permanent job offers a guideline salary up to £60,000, depending on your experience. In addition, you will benefit from hybrid working with up to two days from home each week following successful completion of a three-month probation, free staff parking and potential progression towards department leadership and director level long term.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive, you will strengthen the department's ability to handle complex work and contribute to its continued development. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing Private Client matters independently, with a particular focus on complex probate work.
• Handle a varied caseload with autonomy including wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, estate administration and inheritance tax
• Contributing to the overall development of a busy private client department with demand for additional work
• Providing oversight and support to junior fee earners and paralegals within the team

About You

This Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive opportunity is suited to a senior private client specialist who wants greater responsibility, including someone working towards a future leadership appointment. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a solid background in handling a varied caseload of private client matters
• Strong practical Private Client experience, including complex probate matters
• The technical ability and confidence to handle complex work independently
• The capability to contribute to team development and take on greater responsibility
• An interest in progressing your Private Client career long term

Benefits and Rewards

You will join a department offering scope to develop your career as its capacity grows. The successful Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive will also benefit from:

• Hybrid working with up to two days from home per week after successful completion of the three-month probationary period
• Free staff parking
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• The opportunity to progress towards department leadership, with potential director status for the right individual

About the Law Firm

Our client is a fantastic multi-service law firm with an established Private Client team and strong demand for its services across Lincolnshire. You will work alongside fee earners, paralegals and administrative support colleagues, with access to approachable directors. The firm is open to an experienced practitioner who can take on complex work now and develop towards a broader leadership position.