Private Client Associate Solicitor

• Handle a varied, established Private Client caseload within a respected firm with over 100 years of history
• Enjoy up to three days working from home, with autonomy and flexibility
• Join a close-knit team with experienced leadership and genuine investment in your development

Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking for quality work, greater flexibility and a firm that genuinely invests in its people?

This well-established Merseyside law firm is looking for a Private Client Associate Solicitor to join its friendly, supportive team.

You’ll manage a varied caseload covering wills, probate, estate planning, trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters. With plenty of work already available, you’ll be able to focus on delivering excellent advice without the pressure of building a caseload from scratch.

The firm combines over 100 years of legal expertise with a modern, people-focused approach. It places genuine importance on professional development and personal wellbeing, providing access to business consultants and health and fitness professionals.

You’ll enjoy the autonomy to manage your own matters, alongside guidance from an experienced leadership group and the support of a close-knit team. It’s an opportunity to develop your expertise in a collaborative environment where client care and long-term relationships come first.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with Private Client experience (E)
• Strong technical knowledge of wills, probate and estate administration (E)
• Ability to independently manage a varied caseload (E)
• Excellent client care and communication skills (E)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail (E)
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively (E)
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality advice (E)
• Experience advising on trusts and estate planning (D)
• Knowledge of Court of Protection matters and LPAs (D)
• Interest in business development and professional networking (D)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a varied Private Client caseload
• Drafting wills and advising on estate planning
• Handling probate and estate administration
• Advising on trusts and succession matters
• Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Handling Court of Protection matters
• Delivering clear, compassionate client advice
• Maintaining regulatory compliance
• Building client and professional relationships
• Supporting the department’s continued growth

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000–£55,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working – up to 3 days from home
• Established caseload with varied Private Client work
• Autonomy over caseload management
• Close-knit, collaborative team
• Support from an experienced leadership group
• Investment in professional and personal development
• Access to business consultants and health and fitness professionals
• Modern, forward-thinking working environment
• Supportive culture focused on employee wellbeing

This is an excellent opportunity to combine interesting Private Client work, genuine flexibility and a supportive working environment within a firm that values its people as much as its clients.

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your expertise, enjoy greater autonomy and build a rewarding long-term career, this could be the ideal next step.

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.