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1. Strong internal progression in a growing Private Client team
2. Broad, high-quality Private Client work including estates, trusts and tax planning
3. Hybrid working with a family-friendly, down-to-earth office culture
This is a great opportunity for a Private Client solicitor to join a well-established firm in Staffordshire with a growing Private Client department and a real focus on internal progression.
In your first six months, you’ll build a solid caseload, meet initial fee-earning targets, and develop strong client relationships. By 12 months, you’ll be confidently handling a full range of Private Client matters, consistently hitting annual targets and contributing to improvements across the team. Longer term, there’s scope to become a trusted advisor for higher-value clients, support the development of junior team members, and help grow the department organically.
This role would suit someone who enjoys varied Private Client work, values collaboration, and wants to progress in a stable, supportive environment without office politics or egos.
Who we’re looking for
4. Private Client Solicitor with 2+ PQE
5. Broad experience across general Private Client work
6. Confident in hitting the ground running with an existing caseload
7. Comfortable handling wills, probate, trusts and LPAs
8. Collaborative, approachable, and a good cultural fit for a close-knit team
9. No ego, values teamwork and a family-friendly working environment
What you’ll be doing
10. Managing a mixed Private Client caseload including: Wills and estate planning Probate and post-death tax planning Trust creation and administration LPAs and Court of Protection matters
11. Advising clients on lifetime and post-death tax planning
12. Managing files efficiently using firm systems
13. Billing promptly and managing financial performance
14. Cross-selling services and liaising with introducers
15. Contributing to team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives
Salary & Benefits
16. £40,000 – £50,000 salary depending on experience
17. Permanent, full-time role in a stable and growing firm
18. Hybrid working with 1–2 days from home
19. Family-friendly, supportive office environment with a strong team ethic
20. 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
21. Private medical insurance
22. Free on-site parking
23. Clear progression opportunities within the Private Client department, no rigid framework, but no ceiling on progression either
24. Small, collaborative firm where quality of work and people matter
Contact Rachael Conley
📩 rachael.conley@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Rachael specialises in Private Client and Court of Protection recruitment across the Midlands and would be happy to talk through whether this role fits your experience and long-term goals.