Locum Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive
Location: Plymouth (Hybrid Working)
Position: Ongoing Locum – 4 Days per Week
Start: ASAP
Potential Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Rate: Competitive DOE
The Opportunity
A highly respected, long-established firm based in central Plymouth is seeking an experienced Private Client Locum Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their team on an ongoing part-time basis (4 days per week). This role offers hybrid working, though the successful candidate must be locally based or easily commutable to attend occasional in-person meetings as needed.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and collaborative team in a growth area for the firm. For the right candidate, there is potential for a temp-to-perm arrangement, though this is not essential.
Key Responsibilities
• Managing a varied caseload with a focus on probate and trust administration
• Occasional wills and powers of attorney
• Supporting departmental meetings and contributing to team development
• Working with the existing structure (not yet paper-light)
• Collaborating closely with a team that values input from all fee earners
The Ideal Candidate
• 3–5 PQE+ in private client law
• Able to handle probate and trust matters independently
• Comfortable with occasional will drafting and POAs
• Available to work 4 days per week
• Based locally or within reasonable commuting distance to Plymouth
• Open to ongoing locum work, with potential interest in a permanent role (optional)
Why Join?
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangement
• Long-standing firm with excellent local reputation
• Friendly and collaborative culture
• Competitive day rate depending on experience
• Opportunity to join on a temp-to-perm basis if desired
To apply contact Alicia Forde at eNL on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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