Private Client Solicitor (1-2 PQE) in Weybridge

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Organising Institution / Firm

A1 Personnel (Recruiting for a client firm in Weybridge)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom

Market rate, dependent on experience, plus bonus for achieving billing targets

1-2 years' PQE or equivalent experience in private client work; Proven track record of consistent billing performance; Experience handling a caseload independently; Strong technical knowledge in probate, estate administration, Wills, and LPAs.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

A1 Personnel is recruiting for a Private Client Solicitor / Fee Earner to join an expanding Private Client Department in Weybridge, Surrey. This full-time role involves managing a varied caseload of bespoke, complex, and high-value estate administration, Wills, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). The position offers a competitive market-rate salary with bonus opportunities and a genuine pathway towards partnership.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 1–2 years' PQE or equivalent experience in private client work.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong proficiency in probate, estate administration, Wills, and LPAs.
• Performance: Proven track record of consistent billing performance and ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Skills: Excellent client care, communication, and organizational skills; commercial awareness.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Probate & Estate Administration: Valuing assets/liabilities, preparing Inheritance Tax forms, applying for Grants of Representation, administering/distributing assets, and preparing estate accounts.
• Wills: Advising on estate planning, drafting Wills (including trust arrangements), and ensuring correct execution/witnessing.
• LPAs: Drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney, submitting for registration, and liaising with clients/third parties.
• Client Management: Handling new enquiries, taking detailed instructions, and providing commercially focused advice.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

• Salary: Competitive market rate, dependent on experience.
• Bonus: Opportunity for bonus for achieving billing above target.
• Recruiter: Fran Newell (Assoc CIPD), A1 Personnel
• Phone: 07460 992427 / 01268 438136 Ext 822
• Location: Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom

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