client solicitor Work, Jobs in durham, dur (with Salaries)

Private Client Solicitor
Eventus Recruitment Group —Durham
- £50,000 - £70,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Trainee Solicitor
Mills & Co. —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
Executive Assistant to Managing Director
National Learning Group —Metrocentre
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- QuickBooks
- Free parking
Quick apply
6d
Private Client Solicitor / Fee-Earner
Eventus Recruitment Group —Billingham
- £35,000 - £48,000 a year
- Organisational skills
Legal Secretary
Nicholson Martin Legge & Miller —Houghton le Spring
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Typing
Quick apply
Probate Solicitor
Chadwick Lawrence —Darlington
- Full-time
Solicitor / Associate
Ward Hadaway LLP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Travel
- IT
- Annual leave
5d
Commercial Paralegal
Evans & Co Solicitors —Spennymoor
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
Quick apply
10d
Housing Litigation Solicitor – Newcastle
Duncan Lewis —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £46,500 - £57,000 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
Conveyancer
Eventus Recruitment Group —Durham
- £30,000 - £45,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Private Client Solicitor
EMG Solicitors —Darlington
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Employment Solicitor
Muckle —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Business development
- Communication skills
Solicitor - Court of Protection
Irwin Mitchell —Newcastle upon Tyne
Real Estate Solicitor (Charity/Faith sector)
Sintons —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
Employment Solicitor
Eventus Recruitment Group —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £45,000 - £65,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Associate - Catastrophic Loss
DWF —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Clinical Negligence Associate
Weightmans —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
Part Time Sales Sales Support And Media Coordinator
Embleys Estate Agents —Whitley Bay
- £26,500 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
4d
Duty Solicitor
Eventus Recruitment Group —Hartlepool
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Work from home
HDR Fee Earner
NRG —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £35,000 a year
- Communication skills
- Negotiation

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Private Client Solicitor

Eventus Recruitment Group
Durham

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Job details

Permanent
£50,000 - £70,000 a year

Benefits

Additional leave
Cycle to work scheme
Free flu jabs
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Car scheme

Qualifications

Estate planning
Communication skills

Full job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Durham, County Durham or Darlington, County Durham. This is a permanent, full-time job offering 35 hours per week with flexible working patterns (not a traditional 9–5), alongside an excellent benefits package including a firm-wide bonus scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, pension contributions, life assurance, and a range of wellbeing and lifestyle perks. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Wills and Probate Solicitor to join a progressive firm with a strong reputation across the North, offering genuine autonomy, career development, and the chance to make a real impact within a growing Private Client team.

Role Responsibilities

As a Private Client Solicitor, you will manage a varied caseload of Private Client matters and play a key role in delivering exceptional legal services. The successful Private Client Solicitor will also contribute to business development and team success. Duties will include:

Managing a full caseload of Private Client matters including Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Estate Administration
Providing high-quality legal advice to clients with professionalism, care, and attention to detail
Supporting colleagues and collaborating effectively within the Private Client team
Building and maintaining strong client relationships while developing new connections with referrers and professional contacts
Undertaking fee-earning work and ensuring a profitable contribution to the department
Supervising support staff where appropriate and assisting with team development
Participating in networking, marketing, and business development activities to generate new work
Maintaining accurate and compliant files in line with regulatory and Lexcel standards
Managing billing, time recording, and financial aspects of your caseload effectively
Cross-referring work internally and contributing to the wider success of the firm

Person Specification

Applications are sought from experienced Private Client Solicitors, Wills and Probate Solicitors, or Private Client Lawyers who can demonstrate strong technical expertise and a proactive approach. The ideal Private Client Solicitor will have:

A minimum of 5 years’ PQE in Private Client law
Proven experience managing a broad Private Client caseload independently
Strong knowledge of Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Estate Planning matters
Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
High levels of organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines
A proactive, motivated, and positive approach to work and business development
Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for growth
A commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining up-to-date legal knowledge

Benefits and Rewards

The successful Private Client Solicitor will benefit from a highly competitive and comprehensive package, designed to support both professional success and personal wellbeing. Benefits include:

Competitive salary (depending on experience)
Firm-wide annual bonus scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional Christmas closure
Additional leave awarded for long service
Flexible working arrangements (non-traditional working hours)
Pension scheme with employer contributions
Life assurance (3x salary)
Employee Assistance Programme including legal, financial and wellbeing support
Health and wellbeing initiatives including free flu vaccination
Staff rewards platform with discounts across retailers and restaurants
Birthday and Christmas gift vouchers
Cycle to work scheme and electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Opportunities to join internal working groups and initiatives
Regular engagement surveys and guest speaker sessions

About the Company

This law firm is an award-winning, Legal 500 recognised practice with a strong presence across the North, including offices in Durham, County Durham and Darlington, County Durham.

Known for its supportive and collaborative culture, this law firm places a strong emphasis on its core values of cooperation, excellence, integrity, and kindness. The Private Client Solicitor will be joining a forward-thinking organisation that actively encourages professional growth, business development, and work-life balance. The firm is committed to delivering outstanding client service while fostering a positive and inclusive working environment.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Private Client Solicitor job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at [email protected] or phone 0113 418 2494.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, HR, Finance and Accountancy sectors across the UK. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.

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