Private Client Lawyer

Company: QED Legal
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Location: Pitsea
Job Description:

Job Description

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR – Fee Earner, NQ, to 3 PQEnLocation: Basildon, EssexnSalary: £35,000 – £60,000nnQED Legal is representing a well-established Legal 500 regional law firm with an excellent reputation across Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join a supportive and busy private client team in Basildon.nnYou’ll benefit from a collaborative team culture, regular 1-1 training, and strong career development opportunities. Previous placements at this firm have praised the supportive environment and structured mentoring on offer.nnRole Requirements The ideal Private Client Solicitor will:

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  • Be Non-Qualified Fee Earner to 3 years PQE in private client law (applications as fee earner up to 4 PQE will be considered)nt 
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  • Have proven experience managing files in areas such as:nt nt
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  • Probate & Administration of Estatesnt 
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  • Wills draftingnt 
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  • Lasting Powers of Attorneynt 
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  • Trustsnt 
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  • Inheritance Tax & Capital Gains Tax planningnt 
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Key Skills & Personal Attributes

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  • Strong client-focused approach, with the ability to build long-term relationshipsnt 
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  • Proactive, motivated, and positive attitudent 
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  • Commitment to delivering a high standard of servicent 
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  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbalnt 
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Benefits Package On offer is a highly competitive package including:n 

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  • Hybrid / WFH optionsnt 
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  • 25 days annual leave + 2 days over Christmas + your birthday off (increasing with service)nt 
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  • Performance-related bonus schement 
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  • Medicash plannt 
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  • Support with professional qualificationsnt 
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  • Cycle-to-work schement 
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  • Paid legal feesnt 
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Posted: May 23rd, 2026