Wills and Probate Fee Earner

Lets Recruit Limited; Waingroves; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected legal practice in Waingroves is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload including Wills and Probate. This role requires 5-10 years PQE in Private Client matters, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong professional relationships. In addition, the firm offers 5 weeks’ annual leave, a discount platform, and flexible working options to support work-life balance.

Benefits

5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cashback plan

Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Annual salary review and discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 5–10 years PQE in Private Client matters.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in managing workloads and achieving billing targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Support training and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Management of private client matters

Building professional relationships

Excellent communication

IT proficiency

Teamwork

Client focus

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

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 130 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

What we’re looking for :

• 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.

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

• 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.