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1. Private Client role within a genuinely supportive and collaborative team
2. Opportunity to manage probate and estate administration matters end-to-end
3. Hybrid working, free parking and a strong work–life balance
This is a great opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor or experienced Private Client fee earner to join a well-established and very supportive Private Client team in Liverpool.
You’ll be trusted to manage your own caseload of probate, estate administration and trust matters from instruction through to conclusion, with appropriate supervision available when needed.
The team is known for being approachable, collegiate and technically strong, making this an excellent environment for someone who wants autonomy without being left isolated.
Who we’re looking for
4. Private Client Solicitor (1–3 PQE), experienced fee earner or senior paralegal
5. Experience handling probate and estate administration matters from start to finish
6. Sound understanding of probate processes, inheritance tax and estate administration
7. Ability to manage a caseload independently and exercise good judgment
8. Strong written and verbal communication skills
9. Confident decision-maker with excellent attention to detail
10. Comfortable working proactively and managing competing deadlines
11. IT-literate with experience using case management systems (Desired)
12. A team player who is happy to support colleagues when required
What you’ll be doing
13. Managing a caseload of estate administration, probate and trust matters
14. Communicating with clients and third parties by phone, email, video call and post
15. Drafting legal documents including deeds of variation, affidavits, legal statements and estate accounts
16. Identifying income tax and capital gains tax liabilities
17. Running files from receipt of client care documentation through to completion
18. Delegating tasks to administrative staff where appropriate
19. Working closely with solicitors, senior team members and the head of department on technical issues
20. Supporting wider team objectives and collaborating with colleagues on Wills and LPAs
Salary & Benefits
21. Competitive salary, dependent on experience
22. 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
23. Additional Christmas shutdown (4 days)
24. Hybrid working (50/50) after an initial settling-in period
25. Free parking available
26. Workplace pension (employee 5%, employer 4%)
27. Medicash health plan
28. Supportive, approachable team culture with realistic expectations
Contact Kelly Reid
📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Kelly specialises in Private Client roles across the North West and can talk you through how this opportunity compares to other Private Client solicitor and fee-earner roles across the North-West