Private Client Associate
CV-LibraryRingshallpermanentPosted: 25 March 2026
Apply NowAre 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
If you are a Private Client Solicitor looking to join an approachable and ambitious team, apply today.
Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37673
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003
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
If you are a Private Client Solicitor looking to join an approachable and ambitious team, apply today.
Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37673
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003