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Job Summary
Job Description
Private Client Solicitor / Lawyer
Salary: 40000 to 80000 DOE
Location: Essex area (multiple offices)
Structured progression in a high-quality Legal 500-style team
Our client is expanding their Private Client team across the Essex area and is keen to speak with Private Client Lawyers at multiple levels from NQ through to experienced fee earners. If you want a role where you can build long-term client relationships develop your technical expertise and progress within a genuinely structured environment this is a standout opportunity.
The Opportunity
Youll join a busy supportive Private Client department with a strong reputation and a clear focus on quality work and client care. This role offers the chance to take ownership of your matters while being backed by experienced colleagues and a well-established pipeline of work.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Managing a varied Private Client caseload from instruction to completion
- Advising clients with empathy and clarity including complex and sensitive matters
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents with excellent attention to detail
- Building strong relationships with clients and introducers
- Contributing to departmental growth through networking and marketing activity (where appropriate)
- Ensuring files are maintained to a high standard and in line with regulatory requirements
Work Types (Private Client)
Experience should include a mix of the following:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Probate and estate administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
- Estate planning and later life planning
Requirements (Essential)
- Qualified Solicitor / Legal Executive (CILEx) or equivalentin England & Wales
- NQ to 8 years PQEconsidered (role level aligned to experience)
- UK practice experiencewithin Private Client
- Ability to manage your own caseloadwith appropriate supervision
- Strong technical drafting skills(wills LPAs probate documentation)
- Excellent client care and communication(sensitive practical professional)
- Comfortable usingcase management systemsand Microsoft Office
Desirable:
- Experience with business development networking or marketing activity
- STEP qualification or working towards STEP (advantageous not essential)
Benefits Package
On offer:
- Salary: 40000 to 80000 DOE(dependent on level and experience)
- Clear career progressionwith structured development pathways
- Hybrid and flexible working(subject to client and team requirements)
- Ongoing training and development(CPD and support with progression)
- Supportive team environmentwith quality supervision and collaboration
- Pension and holiday entitlement(details available on request)
Location & Working Arrangement
- Essex areawithmultiple office locations
- Hybrid/flexible working availabledepending on client demands and role level
Apply / Enquire (Confidential)
To apply request a full job brief or have a confidential chat contact:
Confidentiality assured: all applications and enquiries will be handled in strict confidence. No information will be shared with our client without your prior consent.
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