Private Client Fee-Earner

• Annual Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Location: Haywards Heath
• Job Type: Full-time/Part-time (minimum 4 days per week)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Private Client Solicitor to join our friendly and well-established team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload including probate, estate administration, and trust management, particularly focusing on high-value and technically complex cases. Ideal for a solicitor dedicated to building long-term client relationships and delivering high standards of personal service.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a diverse caseload of probate and estate administration matters, from straightforward to high-value and complex administrations.
• Advise on trusts and assist with the management of affairs for elderly and vulnerable clients.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining high standards of client care and case management.
• Engage in continuous professional development to keep abreast of legal changes and best practices in private client law.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Ideally at least 3 years' PQE, but candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply if they demonstrate strong technical ability and relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in probate and estate administration, including handling taxable and high-net-worth estates.
• Experience in advising on trusts and trust administration is preferred.
• Experience in managing affairs for elderly clients, including powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters, is advantageous.
• Excellent client care, communication, and organisational skills.
• A practical, personable, and proactive approach to client work.
• Strong technical knowledge of private client law with a collaborative work ethic.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• 27 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time).
• NEST workplace pension.
• Hybrid working arrangements after an initial settling-in period.
• Supportive and collegiate working environment.
• Excellent prospects for long-term development and high-quality private client work.

To apply for this Private Client Solicitor position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role TO Mark Watts at Reed Legal Recruitment, your local legal recruitment manager. Always open to a discreet, informal conversation.