Our client is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join their expanding and highly regarded team in either Blackburn or Bolton. This is a fantastic opportunity to handle a varied, high-quality caseload while contributing to the growth and future of the department.
The work will include:
- Trust administration
- Probate and estate administration
- Tax planning and complex inheritance tax returns
- Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Potential Court of Protection matters
The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent client care skills, and ideally be STEP qualified (or working towards it). You will also enjoy working as part of a supportive and collaborative team with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding service.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary + bonus scheme
- Hybrid working (3 office days / 2 remote)
- Up to 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension, life cover & enhanced sick pay
- Free parking
- Staff socials, Christmas closure & referral incentives
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor to take the next step in their career within a progressive and supportive environment.....Read more...
Are you a Private Client Legal Executive or Solicitor looking to join a firm with real heritage and a modern outlook?
Our client is a highly respected law firm with nearly 300 years of history, known for its stability, quality of work and people-first culture. Due to continued growth, they are looking to welcome an experienced Private Client Legal Executive or Solicitor (2+ years PQE or equivalent) to their well-established and expanding team in Sevenoaks.
You will handle a varied and interesting caseload, including:
- Wills
- Probate and estate administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- OPG-related matters
Youll be confident managing matters from start to finish and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive team, contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the Private Client department.
Why Join?
- Join a large, established Private Client team with an excellent reputation
- Work for a firm that combines tradition, stability and a forward-thinking approach
- Above-average holiday entitlement
- Hybrid working for a better work-life balance
- A genuinely supportive environment with long-term career prospects
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client professional seeking high-quality work, flexibility and the chance to be part of a firm with a truly outstanding legacy.....Read more...
Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to join a firm with real heritage and a modern outlook?
Our client is a highly respected law firm with nearly 300 years of history, known for its stability, quality of work and people-first culture. Due to continued growth, they are looking to welcome an experienced Private Client Solicitor (5+ years PQE or equivalent) to their well-established and expanding team in Sevenoaks.
You will handle a varied and interesting caseload, including:
- Wills
- Probate and estate administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- OPG-related matters
- Court of Protection
Youll be confident managing matters from start to finish and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive team, contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the Private Client department.
Why Join?
- Join a large, established Private Client team with an excellent reputation
- Work for a firm that combines tradition, stability and a forward-thinking approach
- Above-average holiday entitlement
- Hybrid working for a better work-life balance
- A genuinely supportive environment with long-term career prospects
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client professional seeking high-quality work, flexibility and the chance to be part of a firm with a truly outstanding legacy.....Read more...
A well-established law firm, with roots dating back to the 1800s, is entering an exciting new chapter of growth and modernisation. With significant investment underway across systems, working practices, and offices, the firm remains firmly committed to its core valuesdelivering a truly personal and premium service to every client.
Working closely with the Head of Department/Partner, and with experienced Private Client/Family paralegals assisting, the department is now seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to take ownership of a varied caseload covering:
- Wills
- Probate
- Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning
- Estate Administration
- Trusts
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Court of Protection matters
You will ideally have:
- A minimum of 3 years PQE in Private Client law
- Proven ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive and client-focused approach
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious legal professional seeking a fresh start within a progressive and supportive firm. As part of a business committed to cultural transformation and employee wellbeing, the successful candidate will play a key role in its future development.
With growth firmly on the horizon, this role offers genuine prospects for progression, leadership, and influence as the firm moves into its next phase.....Read more...
Looking to step into a market-leading Private Client role with high-quality work, genuine career progression and an outstanding culture?
Our client is a highly regarded, award-winning regional law firm with an exceptional reputation for Private Client work. With a Tier 1 Legal 500 ranking and Chambers HNW recognition, the firm advises high-net-worth individuals and business owners on complex, often multi-generational matters.
This is an excellent chance for a 46 PQE Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and growing team in Harpenden. Youll handle a broad and stimulating caseload including:
- Wills and trusts
- Inheritance tax and estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Powers of attorney
Youll gain exposure to high-value estates and complex family structures, with clear progression, close partner support and increasing responsibility as you develop.
Why would you want to join:
- Top-tier Private Client department with an outstanding reputation
- High-quality, HNW work from a loyal client base
- Supportive, collaborative culture with excellent staff retention
- Clear long-term career prospects
Whats on Offer:
- Competitive salary
- 33 days holiday + Birthday Leave
- Hybrid working
- Pension, life assurance and Cycle to Work scheme
- Modern systems, strong training and ongoing development
- Inclusive, friendly environment with social and CSR initiatives
If youre a Private Client Solicitor seeking better work, better balance and real progression, this is a role worth exploring.....Read more...
Looking to step into a market-leading Private Client role with high-quality work, genuine career progression and an outstanding culture?
Our client is a highly regarded, award-winning regional law firm with an exceptional reputation for Private Client work. With a Tier 1 Legal 500 ranking and Chambers HNW recognition, the firm advises high-net-worth individuals and business owners on complex, often multi-generational matters.
This is an excellent chance for a 46 PQE Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and growing team in St Albans. Youll handle a broad and stimulating caseload including:
- Wills and trusts
- Inheritance tax and estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Powers of attorney
Youll gain exposure to high-value estates and complex family structures, with clear progression, close partner support and increasing responsibility as you develop.
Why would you want to join:
- Top-tier Private Client department with an outstanding reputation
- High-quality, HNW work from a loyal client base
- Supportive, collaborative culture with excellent staff retention
- Clear long-term career prospects
Whats on Offer:
- Competitive salary
- 33 days holiday + Birthday Leave
- Hybrid working
- Pension, life assurance and Cycle to Work scheme
- Modern systems, strong training and ongoing development
- Inclusive, friendly environment with social and CSR initiatives
If youre a Private Client Solicitor seeking better work, better balance and real progression, this is a role worth exploring.....Read more...
We are recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Private Client Fee Earner to join a leading law firm in Birkenhead, specialising in Wills, Trusts, and Probate. This role is integral to managing a full caseload that encompasses a wide range of responsibilities.
The successful candidate could be a very experienced Paralegal, or a Legal Executive / Solicitor and will handle all aspects of probate, will drafting, tax planning, estate administration, and Powers of Attorney. Additionally, you will provide advice on various trusts, including lifetime trusts, will trusts, and elderly client trusts. This includes drafting, administration, and addressing taxation issues.
The role requires the ability to independently conduct and manage all aspects of a caseload, making informed decisions that require sound judgment. While the firms standard supervision system will be in place, additional guidance will be available for key case decisions.
Candidates must possess an excellent knowledge of private client law across wills, trusts, and probate. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience across this area of law and be able to demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
This position offers a challenging and rewarding role in a supportive environment. If you are looking for a new challenge within Private Client and looking for hybrid / agile working, please send your CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Justine on 0161 914 7357
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.....Read more...
My client, a highly respected law firm with almost 300 years of history, is seeking a Private Client Legal Secretary to join their expanding team in Sevenoaks. With a large and well-established Private Client Department, this is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that combines tradition, stability, and a forward-thinking approach.
Due to continued growth, my client is recruiting for several roles within the department, which undertakes a broad range of work including Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and OPG-related matters.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Private Client team.
Responsibilities will include:
- Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
- Preparing and formatting Wills, Probate documentation, LPAs, and related paperwork
- Managing fee earners diaries, appointments, and deadlines
- Opening, maintaining, and closing client files in line with compliance requirements
- Liaising professionally with clients, courts, financial institutions, and third parties
- Handling telephone and email enquiries efficiently and courteously
- Assisting with billing, file administration, and general department support
The role requires a proactive team player who is keen to contribute to the continued success and growth of the department.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally Private Client, but other areas of law will be considered
- Fast and accurate audio typing speed
- Excellent client care skills
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to manage a varied workload
On offer is:
- Flexible working hours, dependent on experience and capability
- Above average holidays with Christmas/New Year in addition
- The option to work 35 days per week
- A friendly, supportive, and professional working environment
- Long-term career prospects within a well-established and growing firm....Read more...
An opportunity has arisen for a senior Private Client lawyer to lead a well-established and highly regarded Private Client department within a law firm of exceptional heritage and standing.
Our client is a long-established law firm with close to 300 years of history, recognised for the quality of its work, its stability, and a culture that places long-term relationships - with both clients and people at its core. As part of ongoing growth and succession planning, the firm is seeking a Head of Private Client Department to oversee and further develop its Private Client practice.
The role combines continued personal involvement in complex and high-value Private Client matters with responsibility for the strategic direction, performance and development of the department. The successful candidate will be entrusted with the leadership of a sizeable, experienced team and will work closely with the wider partnership on firm-wide strategy.
The practice advises on:
- Wills and succession planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- OPG-related matters
- Court of Protection work
Beyond fee-earning, the role encompasses:
- Departmental leadership and succession planning
- Mentoring and development of senior and junior lawyers
- Maintaining and enhancing the departments market reputation
- Contributing to business planning, growth initiatives and cross-firm collaboration
Candidates are likely to be:
- Highly experienced in Private Client work (typically 5+ years PQE or equivalent)
- Technically confident across the full breadth of Private Client matters
- Operating at, or ready to step into, a departmental or senior leadership role
- Respected, measured and collaborative in their approach
The firm offers a collegiate, supportive environment, hybrid working, and above-average holiday entitlement, alongside the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the long-term future of a practice with an outstanding legacy.
This appointment will suit a Private Client lawyer seeking a leadership position that offers influence, continuity and the scope to shape a department for the next generation.....Read more...
A dedicated Private Client Assistant is sought to join a growing Private Client department at our clients Frodsham office. This role involves collaboration with a dynamic team on a diverse range of private client matters, including Will Drafting, Probate/Estate Administration, Tax Advice, Trust Administration, Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection/Deputyship cases.
With a raft of benefits above and beyond the usual, including enhanced holiday provision, a generous pension AND life insurance scheme, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Private Client Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join this team.
As a key member of the team, the Private Client Assistant will be responsible for:
- Opening new files and sending out Client Care letters, along with Terms and Conditions.
- Preparing correspondence and documents using audio typing and word processing.
- Drafting various legal documents to support solicitors.
- Coordinating all necessary copying tasks.
- Managing appointments, meetings, and maintaining an up-to-date diary for fee earners.
- Engaging professionally and amicably with clients through in-person meetings and phone conversations, exemplifying exceptional client care standards.
- Accurately preparing invoices and completion statements, submitting them to both the Accounts Department and clients.
- Precisely recording all remitted and received funds by completing posting slips and preparing payment requests.
- Organising mail and enclosures for prompt posting.
- Keeping the file management system meticulously up-to-date throughout each case.
- Ensuring timely and accurate archiving or retrieval of files as necessary.
- Providing invaluable support to fellow assistants as needed.
- Offering guidance and assistance to the reception team when required.
- Actively participating in specialised training sessions, taking ownership of self-development.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient IT and typing skills.
- Previous experience in a similar role or within a professional or legal environment is preferable.
I look forward to your application for this great role, however if youd prefer a confidential and informal discussion about the role, please call Justine on 0161 914 7357 or forward your most recent CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk....Read more...
Looking for a place where your wellbeing and career truly matter? Our client a multi-service, award-winning law firm with offices across Merseyside, Lancashire, and the Wirral is known for its 4.6-star Feefo rating and Platinum Award for Exceptional Client Care.
They offer hybrid working, private medical cover, and a clear path for career growth through their in-house Training Academy and structured development plans.
The Role:
Theyre seeking a Solicitor (NQ4 PQE) to join their friendly Private Client team, handling Wills, Trusts & Probate matters. Youll manage your own caseload, deliver exceptional client care, and contribute to a supportive, values-driven culture.
What Youll Get:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Hybrid working (home office equipment provided)
- Private medical insurance & life assurance
- Pension & Employee Assistance Programme
- Referral bonus scheme
- Ongoing training and genuine progression opportunities
Key Accountabilities:
- Manage a varied client caseload of Wills, Trusts and Probates
- To be able to Network regularly to gain new Clients
- To perform any other duties as requested by the fee earner, team leader or management staff.
- Advise on aspects of probate, will drafting, tax planning and estate administration and including powers of attorney
- To assist fee earners by providing an element of chargeable legal services;
- Deal directly with clients, their families, and carers along with other third parties such as medical experts and case managers
- It is expected that you deliver high quality and sympathetic client care, build a good rapport with existing clients, and attract new clients.
- To ensure that the firms policies and procedures and those laid out by regulatory bodies such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority are complied with fully at all times;
- To contribute towards the effective management of risk by carrying out regular risk assessments on all matters, efficient file management and by providing excellent client care;
If youre ready to join a firm that values balance, growth, and community as much as results this is the perfect time to make your move.....Read more...
