Wills And Probate Fee Earner

Lets Recruit Limited; Ambergate; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks’ annual leave + holidays

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Health cashback plan

Pension with employer contribution

Hybrid working options

Training and development opportunities

Discounted legal services

Annual salary review and discretionary

Job summary

Lets Recruit Limited is seeking a motivated Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the Ripley office of a respected East Midlands practice. You will manage a varied private client caseload and build strong client relationships while supporting the department with marketing and training initiatives.

The role requires 5–10 years PQE in Private Client matters, the ability to work independently, and a client-focused, proactive approach. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5–10 years PQE in Private Client matters.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experienced in managing workloads, meeting deadlines, and achieving billing targets.
• Skilled in building and maintaining professional relationships with clients and contacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, methodical, accurate, and IT proficient.
• Empathetic, client-focused, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Good understanding of AML and GDPR requirements.
• Alignment with the firm’s ethos and heritage.
• Satisfactory DBS, credit, reference, and ID checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters including Wills, Probate, LPA, and Court of Protection.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and external contacts.
• Support colleagues, Directors, and Heads of Department with marketing, training, and other initiatives.
• Supervise and assist junior staff, including recruitment and training.
• Use case management, billing, and financial systems effectively.
• Work flexibly to complete tasks and undertake other duties.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration across the firm.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.
• Adhere to firm policies on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Safety, and AML.

Skills

Client relationship management

Time management

Written and verbal communication

IT Proficiency

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Tools

Case management software

Billing systems

Job description

We are looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join the Ripley office of a well-respected East Midlands practice serving clients for over 100 years.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection cases.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and external contacts.
• Uphold and promote the firm’s positive image and reputation.
• Support colleagues, Directors, and Heads of Department with marketing, training, and other initiatives.
• Supervise and assist junior and support staff, including recruitment and training where required.
• Use case management, billing, and financial systems effectively.
• Work flexibly to complete tasks and undertake other duties as appropriate.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration across the firm.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.
• Adhere to firm policies on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Safety, and Anti-Money Laundering.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5–10 years PQE in Private Client matters
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experienced in managing workloads, meeting deadlines, and achieving billing targets
• Skilled in building and maintaining professional relationships with clients and contacts
• Excellent written and verbal communication, methodical, accurate, and IT proficient
• Empathetic, client-focused, self-motivated, and proactive
• Good understanding of AML and GDPR requirements
• Alignment with the firm’s ethos and heritage
• Satisfactory DBS, credit, reference, and ID checks.

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Option to sell annual leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Health cashback plan (optical, dental, etc.)
• 24/7 advice line and confidential counselling
• Discounts and rewards platform
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Strong commitment to work–life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted legal services
• Free refreshments and wellbeing support
• Charity of the Year initiatives
• Annual salary review and discretionary bonus schemes

If you are a motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to join a supportive and professional team, we would love to hear from you.