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Private Client Solicitor - 6 Month FTC

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Private Client Solicitor -East Midlands - 6 Month FTC (Competitive Salary) Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Associate to join their team on a Temporary contract. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with partners and other members of the core Private Client team in providing high-quality legal services to clients.

Private Client Solicitor - 6 Month FTC

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: East Midlands

Keywords: Solicitor, Associate, Private Client team, short-term assignment, fixed-term role, East Midlands

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Associate to join their team on a Temporary contract. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with partners and other members of the core Private Client team in providing high-quality legal services to clients.

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing clear, tailored legal advice.
  • Draft, review, and analyse a comprehensive range of legal documents, including wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and Court of Protection applications.​
  • Manage the administration of estates and trusts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and efficient resolution of matters.​
  • Collaborate with senior team members on complex private client matters.​
  • Respond promptly and politely to new client instructions, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.​
  • Achieve individual financial targets through effective billing practices and timely debt collection.​
  • Handle client correspondence and enquiries, ensuring all communications are clear and professional.​
  • Accurately record all chargeable and non-chargeable time, adhering to firm policies and procedures.

Key qualities:

  • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with relevant experience in Private Client work
  • Ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise workloads and work under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills (in person, on the telephone and in writing)
  • High attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and able to use own initiative
  • Team player

What sets this company apart:

This company offers an opportunity for career development within their award-winning Private Client team. They offer competitive salary packages along with additional benefits. They are committed to the continuing development, offering opportunities for in-house training as well as other courses to further develop skills and expertise.

What's next:

If you're immediately available and would like more information about this role and other temporary/contract opportunities in the Midlands, please contact Sam Ricketts and send your CV to sam.ricketts@robertwalters.com.

Apply today by clicking on the link!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: CONTRACTOR

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Private Client & Tax

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: East Midlands

Job Reference: GV42CW-3FD946E3

Date posted: 24 April 2025

Consultant: Sam Ricketts