Private Client Solicitor

Company: Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Dacorum
Job Description:

Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to join a Legal 500 Tier 3 firm with 25 days’ holiday, ongoing CPD and career development, regular contact with Partners, enhanced sick pay, a health cash plan, and more? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team handling high-quality and rewarding matters for a diverse client base.

About the Firm:

  • Multi-service law firm recognised in the Legal 500 at Tier 3
  • Engages with a wide-ranging client base, including high-profile clients
  • Handles complex, high-quality and rewarding matters
  • Supportive and forward-thinking culture that values initiative and innovation

Private Client Solicitor — Position Overview:

You will manage a varied private client caseload while supporting the continued growth of the department. The role offers strong client contact, business development opportunities, and exposure to a broad range of private client matters including wills, probate, trusts and Court of Protection work.

Key Responsibilities of the Private Client Solicitor:

  • Developing a client portfolio through marketing, networking and social media
  • Drafting and advising on wills, including living wills
  • Preparing probate applications
  • Handling LPAs
  • Trust creation and management
  • Court of Protection work
  • Administration of estates
  • Managing client expectations and risk
  • Attending client meetings and maintaining detailed notes
  • Dealing with new enquiries
  • Undertaking relevant searches
  • Developing proposals to maximise entitlements under HMRC inheritance rules
  • Case and file management
  • Supporting junior team members
  • Participating in CPD, webinars, podcasts, marketing initiatives, legal clinics, and charity/networking events

Requirements of the Private Client Solicitor:

  • Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 4+ PQE in Private Client, ideally 6–7 PQE
  • Strong technical knowledge across Private Client matters
  • High standards of work and strong attention to detail
  • Knowledge of Lexcel requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • IT literate with strong case management, Word, Outlook and Excel skills
  • Self-motivated and target-driven
  • Ability to adapt to change and support vulnerable clients
  • Courteous, professional and approachable manner
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong organisational, time management and file management skills
  • Valid driving licence

The Benefits for the Private Client Solicitor role:

  • Competitive salary and bonus package
  • Excellent office facilities in the heart of Luton and Berkhamsted
  • Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
  • Regular contact with Partners
  • Staff introduction bonus
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Auto enrolment salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Free eye tests and paid flu vaccinations
  • Discounted legal advice across all departments
  • Opportunities to participate in company sponsored charitable events
  • Death in service insurance, cycle to work scheme, health cash plan and more

In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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Posted: June 26th, 2026