Private Client Solicitor - Hybrid in Chelmsford, Essex

Hours: Monday-Friday | 9:00am-5:30pm

Are you a compassionate and client-focused Private Client Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving, family-run law firm where exceptional client care, professional excellence and employee development are at the heart of everything they do.

With a growing client base and ambitious plans for the future, the firm is looking for a qualified Solicitor with at least two years' post-qualification experience to join its successful Private Client team. You'll manage a varied caseload while building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with clients during some of the most important moments of their lives.

This well-established, family-run law firm has earned an excellent reputation for providing outstanding legal advice alongside genuinely personal client service. Collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement are central to the firm's culture, with plenty of opportunities for career progression and professional development.

As a Private Client Solicitor, you'll become a trusted adviser to a broad range of clients, helping them navigate sensitive legal matters with confidence and reassurance. You'll manage your own varied caseload, providing tailored legal advice across a range of private client matters including Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work.

• Managing your own varied Private Client caseload from instruction through to completion.
• Preparing and advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
• Delivering tailored legal advice that reflects each client's individual circumstances.
• Meeting clients in person, by telephone and remotely.
• Building long-term client relationships through exceptional service.
• Explaining complex legal issues in a clear, practical and compassionate manner.
• Drafting legal documents accurately and efficiently.
• Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) requirements.
• Supporting business development initiatives and helping to grow the firm's reputation.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Private Client Solicitor who combines strong technical ability with genuine compassion and excellent communication skills. You'll understand that many private client matters involve sensitive conversations and emotional decisions, and you'll be able to guide clients with patience, empathy and professionalism.

• At least two years' post-qualification experience in Private Client law.
• Experience handling a varied private client caseload independently.
• A proactive attitude with a genuine commitment to continuous professional development.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a respected law firm that truly values both its clients and its employees. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment where your ideas are welcomed, your achievements are recognised and your career development is encouraged.

The firm understands the importance of maintaining a positive workplace culture and offers ongoing investment in training, professional development and wellbeing. Whether you're looking to continue developing your expertise in Private Client law or join a firm where client relationships genuinely come first, this role offers an excellent platform for long-term career progression.

The successful candidate will benefit from an excellent package including:

• Ongoing professional training and development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Medicash healthcare scheme.
• Health, dental and eyecare benefits.
• Team social events.
• Discounted parking.
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Annual leave loyalty scheme.
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Staff referral bonus scheme.