Newly Qualified Solicitor Private Client

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR / FEE EARNER

• NQ to 3 PQE or 1 years Private Client Fee Earning experience
• Salary circa £46,000 p.a. plus a percentage of billing
• Based in Luton - Free on-site parking
• Hybrid, 50% office, 50% home
• Full time or part time considered
• Flexible work from anywhere scheme
• A day off on your birthday
• Additional company holidays given over Xmas - usually around 4-5 days
• Flexible working hours - if you have Yoga on a Monday morning - no problem

Are you a Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner who enjoys the work but doesn't take life too seriously? This is a warm, people-focused team where personality fit matters just as much as technical ability.

They are a small, relationship-driven firm. Clients know their solicitor by name, colleagues support each other, and work is done properly rather than  you prefer meaningful client relationships over conveyor-belt volume, you will feel right at home.

You will manage a varied Private Client caseload including wills, probate, estate administration, LPAs and trusts - depending on experience. You will work closely with a friendly client‑relations team who handle file opening, billing and routine admin so your time is spent on legal work. There is an established will bank, strong referrer relationships and a steady flow of matters to build from.

A genuine handover is provided. The outgoing Solicitor will remain for a short transition period to ensure you are fully supported. Over time, there is scope to help shape the department and, once you are settled, assist in recruiting and mentoring a paralegal.

• NQ to 3 PQE Solicitor
• Private Client Fee Earner or NQ Solicitor (up to 3 years PQE)
• For NQs, a Private Client seat is essential
• Personable, grounded and easygoing
• Strong client-care skills
• Organised and methodical
• A team player who enjoys being part of a small, supportive environment

This role suits someone who values balance, predictability and doing good work without the pressure of a corporate ladder. If you enjoy progressing files, being around colleagues and working in a sensible, human environment, you will fit in perfectly.

• circa £46,000 p.a. depending on experience
• Commission structure based on billing, discussed at interview
• Hybrid working, 50 percent office, 50 percent home
• 9am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Part-time hours considered
• Work-from-anywhere options subject to policy and client needs
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays - 1 day additional leave added each year
• Birthday off each year
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year - given ad additional holiday
• Strong systems including Clio, LEAP, Will Suite and Dropbox
• Support from senior lawyers for developing probate experience
• Direct access to decision-makers with an open door policy

This is a small, people-focused firm where wellbeing is taken seriously. They value communication, flexibility and mutual support. If life happens, they handle it sensibly. They care about their team, notice when someone is struggling and genuinely want people to thrive. If you are looking for a Private Client role where you can do meaningful work, know your colleagues and go home feeling like you helped someone, this could be exactly right for you.