Private Client Solicitor | Wills, Trusts & Estates

Regional Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Full-time

Career progression

Client development opportunities

Supportive environment

Established client base

Job summary

Regional Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in South Birmingham with approximately 3-5 years’ PQE. You will handle wills, probate, estate administration and trusts, with opportunity to take genuine responsibility and build lasting client relationships.

The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000-£60,000 dependent on experience, a permanent full-time position, and a supportive, ambitious legal team with clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage complex private client matters with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive in building client relationships and business development.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters from initial instruction through to completion.
• Advising clients on wills, estate planning, inheritance tax and asset protection.
• Handling probate and estate administration matters.
• Drafting wills, trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and other private client documentation.
• Advising executors, trustees, attorneys and beneficiaries on their legal responsibilities.
• Handling Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters.
• Advising on trust creation, administration and succession planning.
• Supporting clients with later-life planning, including care fee considerations and capacity issues.
• Liaising with financial advisers, accountants and other professional contacts.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to networking and business development activities.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Client relationships

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Regional Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Solicitor in South Birmingham with approximately 3-5 years’ PQE. You will handle wills, probate, estate administration and trusts, with opportunity to take genuine responsibility and build lasting client relationships.

The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000-£60,000 dependent on experience, a permanent full-time position, and a supportive, ambitious legal team with clear progression paths.