Job Title: NQ - 5 Years PQE Private Client Solicitor

Salary: Dependent on experience

Location: Chester

Purpose of the Role

• To manage the full range of private client matters, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administrations, and Trusts, while delivering a profitable contribution to the team.
• To support the ongoing development of the practice in line with strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct client matters with accuracy, professionalism, and in line with regulatory and quality standards (Lexcel and SRA Code of Conduct).
• Generate fee income and manage time recording, work in progress, billing, and cash collection in accordance with agreed targets.
• Actively participate in business development initiatives to grow the client base and strengthen the team's profile.
• Provide supervision and support to colleagues, including covering fee-earning work during absences or holidays.
• Supervise other fee earners where required.
• Take part in marketing and networking activities at team, office, or wider professional levels.
• Deliver excellent client care by meeting clients in person and over the telephone, providing clear, supportive, and professional advice.
• Draft and manage correspondence and documents through the case management system.
• Ensure efficient organisation of both electronic and paper files, including opening, closing, storing, and retrieving client files in accordance with office procedures.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings.
• Develop new work opportunities from existing and prospective clients, while maintaining and nurturing a strong network of professional contacts and referrers.
• Maintain strong IT and communication skills, with the ability to use case management systems, email, internet research tools, and telephony systems effectively.

Skills and Attributes

• Alignment with professional core values and commitment to upholding them.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with clients, colleagues, and external contacts.
• Highly organised, efficient, and capable of managing tasks conscientiously within required timescales.
• Positive, collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and reliable in all aspects of work.
• Self-motivated, professional, and able to work independently using initiative.

Experience and Education

• Qualified solicitor, legal executive, or equivalent (NQ up to 5 years' PQE).
• Relevant experience in private client matters, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration, and Trusts.