Locum Private Client Solicitor, Somerset

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; New Jersey; On-site; USD 83,000 - 139,000; Part time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is assisting a Somerset-based law firm in sourcing a Private Client Solicitor for a locum position. The role centers on wills, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney and trusts, with client-facing duties from instruction through completion.

You will work within an established legal team, handling a live caseload with independence, and must be a qualified solicitor in England and Wales to ensure continuity for clients.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a current practising certificate.
• Proven experience in private client work, including wills, probate and estate administration.
• Ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of private client matters, including wills, probate and estate administration.
• Prepare and advise on lasting powers of attorney and, where relevant, Court of Protection applications.
• Draft wills, trusts and related documentation tailored to each client’s circumstances.
• Advise clients on estate planning, inheritance tax and the protection of family assets.
• Handle the administration of estates, including applications for grants of representation, asset collection and distribution to beneficiaries.
• Meet clients, take instructions and explain legal options in clear, practical terms.
• Maintain accurate case records, time recording and file management in line with firm and regulatory requirements.
• Work with colleagues, financial advisers and other professionals where matters require it.

Skills

Private client experience

Wills & probate

Court of Protection

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is assisting a Somerset-based law firm in sourcing a Private Client Solicitor for a locum position. The role centers on wills, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney and trusts, with client-facing duties from instruction through completion.

You will work within an established legal team, handling a live caseload with independence, and must be a qualified solicitor in England and Wales to ensure continuity for clients.