Private Client Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive / Experienced Fee Earner
Location: Nuneaton
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Private Client
Are you looking for your next opportunity in Private Client?
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded law firm seeking to expand its Private Client team in Nuneaton.
Whether you're a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX), or an experienced Private Client Fee Earner, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive firm where you'll manage your own varied caseload and play a key role in delivering exceptional client service.
If you're passionate about Private Client work and enjoy building strong relationships with clients, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a broad range of Private Client matters while providing a high standard of legal advice and client care. Your duties will include:
- Managing your own caseload of Private Client files.
- Advising clients on wills, probate, estate administration, and related matters.
- Drafting legal documents, correspondence, attendance notes, and other case documentation.
- Maintaining accurate case files and ensuring matters progress efficiently.
- Meeting clients in the office and, where required, at their homes.
- Recording time accurately and assisting with billing in line with firm procedures.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and attending departmental meetings.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
- Qualified as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 1 year's PQE, or significant fee-earning experience.
- Alternatively, substantial experience as a Private Client Fee Earner managing their own caseload under supervision.
- A solid understanding of Private Client law and legal procedures.
- Excellent communication and client care skills.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently and use initiative.
- A professional, empathetic approach when dealing with sensitive matters.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Windows.
- Experience with case management systems (Tikit experience is advantageous but not essential).
- A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel between offices and attend client appointments when required.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- A varied and rewarding caseload.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
Apply Today
If you're ready to take the next step in your Private Client career, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV together or email [email protected] for more information
Early applications are encouraged, and interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates are identified.
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Pay: £32,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nuneaton, Warwickshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Private Client: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nuneaton (Warwickshire)
