Private Client Fee-Earner
28 days ago
Haywards Heath
Private Client Fee-Earner \n\n • Annual Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)\n, • Location: Haywards Heath\n, • Job Type: Full-time/Part-time (minimum 4 days per week)\n\n We are seeking an experienced and motivated Private Client Solicitor to join our friendly and well-established team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload including probate, estate administration, and trust management, particularly focusing on high-value and technically complex cases. Ideal for a solicitor dedicated to building long-term client relationships and delivering high standards of personal service. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Manage a diverse caseload of probate and estate administration matters, from straightforward to high-value and complex administrations.\n, • Advise on trusts and assist with the management of affairs for elderly and vulnerable clients.\n, • Work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining high standards of client care and case management.\n, • Engage in continuous professional development to keep abreast of legal changes and best practices in private client law.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Ideally at least 3 years' PQE, but candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply if they demonstrate strong technical ability and relevant experience.\n, • Extensive experience in probate and estate administration, including handling taxable and high-net-worth estates.\n, • Experience in advising on trusts and trust administration is preferred.\n, • Experience in managing affairs for elderly clients, including powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters, is advantageous.\n, • Excellent client care, communication, and organisational skills.\n, • A practical, personable, and proactive approach to client work.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of private client law with a collaborative work ethic.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.\n, • 27 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time).\n, • NEST workplace pension.\n, • Hybrid working arrangements after an initial settling-in period.\n, • Supportive and collegiate working environment.\n, • Excellent prospects for long-term development and high-quality private client work.\n\n To apply for this Private Client Solicitor position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role TO Mark Watts at Reed Legal Recruitment, your local legal recruitment manager. Always open to a discreet, informal conversation.