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Private Client Solicitor

Simpson Judge
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 20 hours
Location

Derby, Derbyshire DE12FU, England

Salary

£50,000 - £70,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a Wills & Probate team, focusing on helping clients with important decisions regarding their future.
  • The role involves managing a varied caseload of private client matters, including Wills, Probate, LPAs, and Trusts, while providing guidance to junior team members.
  • Candidates should have experience in private client work and be able to manage their own caseload confidently, with a salary range of £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience.
  • The position offers opportunities for career growth, support for ongoing professional development, and a client-driven working culture emphasizing work-life balance.
  • To succeed, applicants must be qualified solicitors or chartered legal executives with strong personal skills, organizational abilities, and a commitment to exceptional client care.
Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive

Full-Time | Permanent | Rewarding Client-Focused Role

Are you passionate about helping individuals and families plan for the future with confidence and peace of mind? We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a well-established Wills & Probate team, supporting clients through some of life's most important decisions.

This is a role where you can build lasting relationships while progressing your career within a supportive environment.



The Role

You will manage your own varied caseload of private client matters, ensuring exceptional service from initial instruction through to successful completion.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Handling Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts and related matters

  • Providing guidance and supervision to junior team members

  • Maintaining strong communication with clients and professional contacts

  • Ensuring accurate time recording, billing, and compliance with regulations

  • Managing sensitive information with professionalism and discretion

  • Contributing to business development and promoting private client services



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary (35,000-45,000 DOE) plus benefits

  • Opportunity to build long-term client relationships

  • Support for CPD and ongoing professional development

  • Genuine prospects for career growth within an expanding team

  • A friendly, client-driven working culture with a focus on work-life balance



About You

To be successful in this position, you will bring both legal expertise and strong personal skills.

  • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

  • Experience in private client work, including Wills and Probate

  • Able to manage your own caseload confidently and efficiently

  • Strong organisational skills and a meticulous eye for detail

  • Experience supervising junior staff, or a willingness to develop in this area

  • Empathetic, approachable, and committed to exceptional client care



Make a Difference in Your Legal Career

This role offers the chance to support clients at key moments in their lives - guiding them with clarity, respect, and compassion.



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If you're ready to take the next step in a meaningful area of law, please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge

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