Senior Private Client Solicitor – Wills & Probate, Derby

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support

Career development

Supportive environment

Varied private client caseload

Work-life balance

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the Wills & Probate team in Derby, Derbyshire.

The role involves managing a varied private client caseload, providing high quality advice and client care, supervising secretarial staff, ensuring accurate billing and maintaining confidentiality in line with SRA requirements.

Candidates should have 3+ years PQE, be able to work independently, and possess strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3+ years PQE in private client.
• Strong Wills and Probate experience required.
• Ability to manage own caseload and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters including Wills, Probate, LPAs and Trusts.
• Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients.
• Supervising and mentoring secretarial and junior fee earning staff.
• Delivering excellent client care and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Upholding confidentiality and complying with SRA requirements.
• Liaising effectively with colleagues and external organisations.
• Supporting the promotion and business development of the department.

Skills

Private client experience

Caseload management

Client care

Mentoring staff

Billing & time recording

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive qualification

3+ years PQE

Job description

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the Wills & Probate team in Derby, Derbyshire.

The role involves managing a varied private client caseload, providing high quality advice and client care, supervising secretarial staff, ensuring accurate billing and maintaining confidentiality in line with SRA requirements.

Candidates should have 3+ years PQE, be able to work independently, and possess strong attention to detail.