Published 2025-12-17
You’ll slot into an established team, taking ownership of a steady caseload of wills, LPAs and general private client matters, relieving pressure on Directors and requiring minimal supervision.
You’ll be fully embedded, trusted by colleagues and clients alike, and, depending on your appetite, start to assist on more complex trusts or HNW work. Longer term, there’s clear scope to progress, develop a niche, and build a stable, rewarding career.
This role will particularly suit someone who enjoys bread-and-butter private client work, values work–life balance, and wants quality work without city-style targets or intensity.
Who we’re looking for Private Client Solicitor or experienced non-qualified fee earner
Comfortable running files independently with minimal supervision
Strong experience in wills and LPAs
Exposure to estates, trusts or more complex matters (desirable)
Calm, reliable, and client-focused
A team player who fits a friendly, relationship-driven environment
What you’ll be doing Managing a mixed private client caseload from instruction to completion
Drafting wills and LPAs
Advising clients clearly and confidently
Taking on existing WIP to support Directors
Working collaboratively within a well-resourced team
Gaining exposure to higher-value trusts, tax and cross-border work where desired
Maintaining strong organisation, time recording and client care
Salary & Benefits Sensible, realistic targets aligned with experience
STEP support and mentoring
Exposure to HNW, trust, tax and cross-border work
Family-friendly policies
Down-to-earth, friendly, and family-focused
Long-standing client relationships and lots of repeat work
Opportunity to develop a specialist niche if desired
Long-term, stable role in a growing department
Flexible working hours
Up to 2 days WFH per week
Part-time considered, particularly for experienced candidates
Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood
📩 bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Bill specialises in private client and contentious probate recruitment across Yorkshire. Get in touch for a confidential chat about whether this role could be the right long-term move for you.
