Private Client Lawyer

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR – Fee Earner, NQ, to 3 PQE
Location: Basildon, Essex
Salary: £35,000 – £60,000

QED Legal is representing a well-established Legal 500 regional law firm with an excellent reputation across Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join a supportive and busy private client team in Basildon.

You’ll benefit from a collaborative team culture, regular 1-1 training, and strong career development opportunities. Previous placements at this firm have praised the supportive environment and structured mentoring on offer.

Role Requirements The ideal Private Client Solicitor will:

• Be Non-Qualified Fee Earner to 3 years PQE in private client law (applications as fee earner up to 4 PQE will be considered)
   
• Have proven experience managing files in areas such as:
   
• Probate & Administration of Estates
   
• Wills drafting
   
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
   
• Trusts
   
• Inheritance Tax & Capital Gains Tax planning
   

Key Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong client-focused approach, with the ability to build long-term relationships
   
• Proactive, motivated, and positive attitude
   
• Commitment to delivering a high standard of service
   
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
   

Benefits Package On offer is a highly competitive package including:
 

• Hybrid / WFH options
   
• 25 days annual leave + 2 days over Christmas + your birthday off (increasing with service)
   
• Performance-related bonus scheme
   
• Medicash plan
   
• Support with professional qualifications
   
• Cycle-to-work scheme
   
• Paid legal fees
   

Staff referral bonus