Private Client Solicitor
CV-LibraryChelmsford, EssexpermanentPosted: 7 October 2026
Apply NowTime Appointments are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded law firm who are looking to welcome an experienced Private Client Solicitor to their growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You’ll work closely with a diverse client base, providing trusted legal advice on a range of private client matters while building strong, long-term relationships with clients.
The successful candidate will join a friendly and professional team where your expertise will be valued, your development encouraged, and no two days are quite the same.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Managing a varied caseload of private client matters from initial instruction through to completion
* Advising clients on Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration
* Providing clear and practical advice on Inheritance Tax and related matters
* Handling Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters where required
* Building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with clients and their families
* Preparing and reviewing legal documentation accurately and efficiently
* Liaising with beneficiaries, executors, trustees and other professional advisers
* Managing client files in accordance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements
* Ensuring all matters are progressed efficiently and within relevant deadlines
* Supporting the wider Private Client team and contributing to the continued success of the department
Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required:
* Qualified Solicitor with previous experience within a Private Client department
* Strong knowledge and practical experience across Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration
* Excellent client care and communication skills
* Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload and competing priorities
* Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
* Confident working independently while also contributing positively to a wider team
* A professional, approachable and empathetic manner when dealing with clients
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You’ll work closely with a diverse client base, providing trusted legal advice on a range of private client matters while building strong, long-term relationships with clients.
The successful candidate will join a friendly and professional team where your expertise will be valued, your development encouraged, and no two days are quite the same.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Managing a varied caseload of private client matters from initial instruction through to completion
* Advising clients on Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration
* Providing clear and practical advice on Inheritance Tax and related matters
* Handling Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters where required
* Building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with clients and their families
* Preparing and reviewing legal documentation accurately and efficiently
* Liaising with beneficiaries, executors, trustees and other professional advisers
* Managing client files in accordance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements
* Ensuring all matters are progressed efficiently and within relevant deadlines
* Supporting the wider Private Client team and contributing to the continued success of the department
Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required:
* Qualified Solicitor with previous experience within a Private Client department
* Strong knowledge and practical experience across Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration
* Excellent client care and communication skills
* Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload and competing priorities
* Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
* Confident working independently while also contributing positively to a wider team
* A professional, approachable and empathetic manner when dealing with clients
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills