Private client solicitor / legal executive

Overview

🔍 We’re Hiring: Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive (3–5 years PQE)

📍 Tavistock | 🕒 Full-time, Permanent | 💼 Department: Private Client


About Chilcotts Law

With a proud heritage dating back to the 1800s, Chilcotts Law is a trusted and well-established legal firm based in Tavistock. We serve clients across West Devon, South East Cornwall, and beyond, offering personalised legal services built on long-standing relationships. Many of our clients return to us generation after generation—a testament to our reputation and client care.

We’re growing and evolving, recently welcoming consultant lawyers across various specialisms to ensure we remain the first choice for all our clients’ legal needs. At Chilcotts, we live by our motto: “It’s all about you”—and that applies to both our clients and our team.


The Role

We’re looking for a motivated and client-focused Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive, qualified to practise in England and Wales, to join our busy and expanding team. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Tavistock, where face-to-face service remains a valued part of our client experience.

You’ll manage your own caseload, contribute to the department’s continued success, and deliver exceptional legal services that reflect our values and commitment to excellence.


Key Responsibilities

* Drafting Wills, Trusts, and Lasting Powers of Attorney
* Managing Estate and Trust Administration
* Advising on Inheritance Tax Planning
* Handling Probates and related matters
* Building strong relationships with clients and third-party referrers
* Ensuring compliance with SRA standards and firm policies
* Maintaining accurate records using our case management system
* Taking financial responsibility for your matters (billing, cash flow)
* Supporting business development and cross-referrals across departments


About You

We’re seeking someone who is:

* Qualified to practise in England and Wales
* Professional, empathetic, and client-focused
* Organised with strong time management skills
* Technically proficient, with good IT and case management system experience
* Comfortable working independently and collaboratively


Essential

* 3–5 years’ PQE in private client work
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills


Desirable

* STEP qualification
* SFE accreditation
* Full, clean driving licence (travel to clients required)

We welcome applications from candidates with more PQE or equivalent experience.


Why Join Us?

At Chilcotts Law, we offer more than just a job—we offer a place where you can thrive.


What we offer

* Highly competitive salary (negotiable— tell us what you’re worth!)
* Pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
* A supportive, people-first culture
* Opportunities for growth and development


How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a firm that truly values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Submit your CV and cover letter via our website or message us directly to start a conversation.

Join us at Chilcotts Law—because ‘it’s all about you.’

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