Solicitor

DJH; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Hybrid working

Company pension

Health & wellbeing calendar

Job summary

DJH Estate Planning in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a solicitor to join our experienced Estate Planning team. You’ll work on estate administrations, drafts of wills, lasting powers of attorney and trust documents, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless client service.

Newly qualified solicitors will be supported with structured development, exposure to high-net-worth clients, and opportunities to grow professionally in a friendly, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified solicitor or equivalent experience.
• Comfortable using electronic case management systems.
• Thrives in a supportive, team‑oriented environment with client focus.
• Excellent communication with high‑net-worth clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage estate administrations with guidance from seniors.
• Draft Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Trust documents.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver a seamless client experience.

Skills

Client relation building

Legal drafting

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification (UK)

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Description At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

Department: Estate Planning
Location: Stoke on Trent
Description At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower. By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things.

Let's Talk About The Role

As a Solicitor, you’ll be fully immersed in our experienced Estate Planning team, playing a meaningful role in supporting clients at important stages of their lives. You’ll join a team that has gone from strength to strength, where collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional development are genuinely valued.

Skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor to build confidence and expertise within a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment. With hands‑on experience, structured support, and clear progression opportunities, you’ll be encouraged to develop your skills and grow your career. You will:

• Be responsible for management of estate administrations, attorney and trust files, with guidance from senior colleagues
• Draft high-quality Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Trust documentation tailored to meet the needs of high-net-worth individuals and business owners
• Work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, benefiting from shared expertise across the group to deliver a seamless client experience

Let's Talk About You And Your Skills

Motivated and eager to take the next step in your career, you will:

• Be a newly qualified solicitor (or possess equivalent qualifications and practical experience)
• Be comfortable working with electronic case management systems
• Thrive in a supportive, team‑oriented environment where learning and development are encouraged
• Enjoy building relationships with high net worth clients and demonstrate strong communication skills in a client‑facing role

Let's Talk Benefits

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance with an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Volunteer day
• Flexible hybrid working
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health support
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar.

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about DJH here.