Wills and Probate Fee Earner

We are looking for a Private Client Solicitor to join the Ripley office of a well-respected East Midlands practice serving clients for over 100 years.

What you’ll be doing: • Manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection cases.

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and external contacts.
• Uphold and promote the firm’s positive image and reputation.
• Support colleagues, Directors, and Heads of Department with marketing, training, and other initiatives.
• Supervise and assist junior and support staff, including recruitment and training where required.
• Use case management, billing, and financial systems effectively.
• Work flexibly to complete tasks and undertake other duties as appropriate.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration across the firm.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.
• Adhere to firm policies on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Safety, and Anti-Money Laundering.

Requirements • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5–10 years PQE in Private Client matters

• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experienced in managing workloads, meeting deadlines, and achieving billing targets
• Skilled in building and maintaining professional relationships with clients and contacts
• Excellent written and verbal communication, methodical, accurate, and IT proficient
• Empathetic, client-focused, self-motivated, and proactive
• Good understanding of AML and GDPR requirements
• Alignment with the firm’s ethos and heritage
• Satisfactory DBS, credit, reference, and ID checks.

Benefits • 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure • Option to sell annual leave • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay • Health cashback plan (optical, dental, etc.) • 24/7 advice line and confidential counselling • Discounts and rewards platform • Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution • Flexible and hybrid working options • Strong commitment to work–life balance • Training and development opportunities • Discounted legal services • Free refreshments and wellbeing support • Charity of the Year initiatives • Annual salary review and discretionary bonus schemes

If you are a motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to join a supportive and professional team, we would love to hear from you.