NQ Private Client Solicitor
Location
Congleton, Cheshire East
Salary
£38000-48000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Private Client
Reference
LKSC1609
Im working with a well-established regional firm with a strong private client practice across Cheshire and Manchester thats looking to add a Newly Qualified Private Client Solicitor to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate looking to develop their career within Private Client. Perhaps you have completed a seat in Private Client and want to specialise on qualification or have previous paralegal experience and looking to grow further?
Its a genuinely supportive set-up: youll be handling a varied mix of wills, powers of attorney, estate administrations, and trusts, with plenty of direct client contact. The team is well-regarded across Cheshire and Manchester for its approachable service and has the kind of stability and reputation that makes it a strong long-term move.
Why it could be a good fit:
* Work with a respected firm known for its client care and professional standards,
* Engage in a broad spectrum of private client work, ensuring no two days are the same,
* Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development,
* Benefit from a firm that values work-life balance and employee well-being,
* Be part of a team that actively supports business development and marketing activities.
Theyre looking for someone who is an effective communicator and a collaborative team player, ideally with experience as a Newly Qualified Solicitor, who wants to build a long-term career in private client work.
Purpose of the job:
* Undertake the full spectrum of private client work, providing a profitable contribution to the whole team,
* Ensure the successful development of the firm in line with the group and firm business plans.
Key responsibilities:
* Conduct matters on behalf of clients accurately and reliably, adhering to the firms quality and risk management procedures,
* Generate fee income and manage time recording, work in progress, billing, and cash collection,
* Participate in business development and marketing activities,
* Supervise and support fee-earning work undertaken by colleagues,
* Attend clients both in person and on the telephone, providing professional and friendly support,
* Manage the preparation of correspondence and documents through the case management system,
* Maintain and nurture a network of contacts and referrers.
Skills and attitude:
* Aligned with the firms core values,
* Effective communicator
* Organised, timely, and conscientious,
* Collaborative team player with a positive attitude,
* Efficient, reliable, and detail-oriented,
* Self-motivated and professional.
Experience and education:
* Admitted as a Newly Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive or equivalent,
* Relevant experience and qualifications.
If this role sounds of interest then please apply through the advert or contact Laura-Kate at Thornton Legal directly on 07731525692 or laurakate@thorntonlegal.co.uk. Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.
Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.
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