Job Description
Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive / Experienced Fee Earner
Newton Abbot, Devon | Hybrid Working | Full-Time or Part-Time
A well-established, multi-office Devon law firm is recruiting an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) or Senior Fee Earner to join its growing team in Newton Abbot.
This is an excellent opportunity for a 5+ years’ experienced Private Client Lawyer seeking a varied caseload, genuine flexibility and long-term career development within a respected regional practice.
The Opportunity – Private Client Lawyer (Newton Abbot)
Due to continued growth and increasing client demand, the firm is expanding its Private Client department in Newton Abbot, South Devon.
You will handle a broad, non-contentious caseload including:
* Drafting Wills and Codicils
* Probate and Estate Administration
* Trust creation, administration and management
* Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning
* Estate and lifetime tax planning strategies
* Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
* Court of Protection and Deputyship applications
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with local families, high-net-worth individuals, business owners and elderly clients across Newton Abbot and the wider Devon area.
About You
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in Private Client law
* Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) or experienced unqualified fee earner
* Able to manage a private client caseload independently
* Strong client care and relationship management skills
* Comfortable handling files from instruction through to completion
Why Join This Devon Law Firm?
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Annual bonus scheme
* Private healthcare
* Hybrid working options available
* Flexible working – full-time or part-time considered
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Friendly, supportive and professional working environment
* Established client base and consistent workflow
This is a great opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive in Newton Abbot seeking a stable, long-term role within a reputable Devon firm.
Apply Now – Private Client Job in Newton Abbot
If you are looking for your next Private Client Lawyer role in Devon, apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.
For a confidential discussion about this vacancy and other Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive jobs across Devon and the South West, contact Paul Norman directly for a no-obligation conversation.
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