We are looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join the Ripley office of a well-respected East Midlands practice serving clients for over 100 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
• 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
• 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
• 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.
Wills and Probate Fee Earner in Ripley employer: Lets Recruit Limited
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