Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner to join the established Private Client department of a Legal 500-recognised law firm in Stockport, Greater Manchester. This is a full-time, permanent job offering the opportunity to manage a varied caseload with autonomy, support from senior colleagues and scope to contribute to the team's growth. The firm offers 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays, three additional paid Christmas closure days and your birthday off, together with private health cover, life cover and enhanced family-friendly benefits.
Role Responsibilities
The Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner will handle a broad range of private client matters and develop lasting relationships with clients, providing sensitive and practical advice. Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing your own caseload of Wills, Probate and Estate Administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters
- Advising clients with care and professionalism on often sensitive personal and family circumstances
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new clients
- Managing time recording, work in progress, billing and cash collection against agreed targets
- Working with senior colleagues to support the development and growth of the department
- Providing guidance to junior colleagues when required
- Participating in business development, networking and client relationship activities
Person Specification
This opportunity would suit an experienced Private Client practitioner who is confident handling matters independently and keen to develop their career within a collaborative team. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Substantial hands-on experience managing a varied Private Client caseload
- Strong technical knowledge of Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and estate planning
- Experience of Lasting Powers of Attorney and familiarity with Court of Protection work
- Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, client-focused approach
- Strong organisation, attention to detail and effective caseload management
- An interest in contributing to business development
Benefits and Rewards
The law firm offers a substantial package designed to support your wellbeing, reward your contribution and encourage professional development. The successful Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner will also benefit from:
- 24 days' annual leave plus eight bank holidays
- Three additional paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Private health cover and a medical cashback scheme
- Access to a 24-hour GP service and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Life cover worth four times annual salary
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
- Employer pension contributions
- Voucher reward schemes
About the Law Firm
Our client is a respected regional law firm with an established Private Client practice recognised in the Legal 500 for its personal tax, trusts and probate work. The team advises individuals and families on sensitive and complex matters and offers an environment in which experienced practitioners can work independently while collaborating with supportive senior colleagues.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner job in Stockport, Greater Manchester, please send your CV to Sonia Idris at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at sonia.idris@eventuslegal.com or phone 07376 277163 for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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