Private Client Fee Earner

• Location: Petersfield
• Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
• Salary: £45,000 – £70,000

We are seeking a dedicated Private Client Fee Earner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a FILEX, CILEX, or solicitor who is comfortable working independently and values being part of a collaborative team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Deliver a comprehensive range of private client services including will drafting, probate and estate administration, inheritance tax planning, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and Court of Protection work.
• Provide exceptional service and legal advice to the firm’s clients.
• Develop and manage your own caseload with a degree of autonomy.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training, especially when dealing with complex matters, with the support of the private client team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Ideally 1+ years post-qualification experience (PQE) in private client work.
• Ability to handle a full range of private client services.
• Experience of contentious probate is desirable but not essential.
• STEP membership and/or Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) would be an advantage but not essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity for both personal and professional growth.
• Varied and interesting caseload.
• Supportive team environment.
• Autonomy to grow and develop your caseload.
• Further training and support for complex matters.

To apply for this Private Client Fee Earner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to Mark Watts AT Reed, your Local, Legal Specialist Recruitment Manager.