Private Client Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor

• Join a growing Private Client team with an established caseload of wills, trusts and probate work
• Choose between Liverpool and Wirral offices, including Hoylake or Heswall
• Hybrid working, unlimited training opportunities and merit-based career progression

Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for high-quality work, a supportive team and the opportunity to progress your career?

This established Merseyside law firm is looking for a Private Client Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor, ideally with 5+ years’ PQE, to join its growing department.

Ideally based in Liverpool, the role can also be based at the firm’s Hoylake or Heswall office on the Wirral if preferred.

You’ll manage your own varied caseload covering wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, tax planning and powers of attorney. You’ll join an existing team with an increasing volume of instructions, and support will be available where needed.

The firm places a strong emphasis on responsive, empathetic client care and building lasting relationships. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your professional network, attract new clients and contribute to the department’s continued growth.

With a structured, merit-based progression framework and unlimited access to training academy courses, there’s plenty of scope to develop your expertise and take the next step in your career.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Private Client Solicitor, ideally with 5+ years’ PQE (E)
• Experience handling wills, trusts and probate matters (E)
• Ability to manage a full caseload with minimal supervision (E)
• Experience working towards financial and chargeable-hour targets (E)
• Strong organisational and time management skills (E)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy (E)
• Confident, empathetic and professional client manner (E)
• Strong IT and case management skills (E)
• Commitment to compliance and excellent client care (E)
• Proactive, collaborative approach and sound judgement (E)
• Experience developing referral relationships and generating new work (D)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a varied Private Client caseload
• Drafting wills and advising on trusts
• Handling probate and estate administration
• Advising on tax and estate planning
• Preparing powers of attorney
• Supporting clients, families and carers
• Building relationships with existing clients
• Networking to attract new instructions
• Managing files and assessing risk
• Maintaining compliance and service standards
• Contributing to the team’s continued growth

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid and home-working options
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Referral bonus
• Free Health Cash Plan
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Unlimited access to training academy courses
• Structured, merit-based career progression
• Choice of Liverpool or Wirral office locations

This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor who enjoys managing a broad caseload, values strong client relationships and wants to develop within a growing department.

With flexible office locations, ongoing training and a clear progression framework, you’ll have the support and opportunities to take your career forward.

Contact Kelly Reid
📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

While this advert sets out the criteria applicable to each salary band, the salary guidance given is purely indicative. The precise salary offered within that band will ultimately be determined by the hirer, taking into account the individual candidate’s experience, qualifications and overall suitability for the role.