At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a varied private client caseload, including wills, probate, and elderly client matters.
- Company: Established law firm with a supportive and experienced team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and genuine career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working available with a focus on collaborative team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Minimum 1 year experience in private client work and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are currently working with a well-established law firm seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideally suited to a solicitor, legal executive or experienced fee earner who can confidently manage their own caseload with minimal supervision. The firm is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is not seeking a training role.
The Role
You will handle a varied private client caseload, including:
- Wills and estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Court of Protection matters
- Elderly client work
The successful candidate must be comfortable drafting wills independently and have experience handling multiple probate matters from instruction through to completion.
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year’s experience managing your own private client files
- Ability to draft wills without supervision
- Proven experience dealing with probate and estate administration matters
- Strong client care and communication skills
- Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Working Arrangements
The firm is open to both full-time and part-time applicants and offers a degree of flexibility around working patterns. While the role is predominantly office-based due to the nature of the client base, which includes many elderly clients who prefer face-to-face appointments, there is flexibility for one day per week working from home where required. The preferred office location is Sunderland, although applications from candidates wishing to be based in Newcastle will also be considered. The team currently works across both offices.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Flexible working arrangements
- Full or part-time hours considered
- High-quality private client work
- Supportive and experienced team
- Genuine long-term career progression opportunities
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV today.
Private Client Solicitor in Sunderland employer: Simpson Judge Ltd
Join a well-established law firm that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture, offering both full-time and part-time roles with flexible working arrangements. With a focus on high-quality private client work, you will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload while benefiting from genuine long-term career progression in a collaborative team environment. Located in Sunderland, this role provides a unique chance to engage with a diverse client base, including elderly clients who appreciate face-to-face interactions.
