Private Client Fee Earner / Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor – Macclesfield
A leading firm are seeking a dedicated and professional Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their thriving team in Macclesfield.

As a key member of the team, you will assist the Departmental Head by efficiently managing your caseload and meeting clients' needs, while contributing to the department's success and cost-effective management.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional to further their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications and Experience

- Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive with 2-3 years+ post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Proven experience in drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney, managing estate administrations, and court of protection applications
- Strong knowledge of inheritance tax and up-to-date technical knowledge of relevant processes and SRA/compliance requirements
- Experience in Business Development/Marketing
- Familiarity with case management systems, ideally Proclaim

Key Responsibilities

- Manage your caseload independently with minimal supervision, ensuring timely and effective service to clients
- Undertake business development and marketing activities to support the department's growth
- Collaborate with the Departmental Head and team members to ensure comprehensive client coverage and maintain professional standards
- Prioritise workload, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely billing
- Achieve fee income targets and adhere to firm policies and procedures
- Provide expert advice and execute clients’ instructions efficiently
- Maintain and update personal CPD and training records, ensuring compliance with SRA regulations

Employee Benefits

- Discretionary bonus (role dependent)
- Birthday day off
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
- Death in Service benefit
- Pension with 5% employer contribution (salary sacrifice if eligible)
- 29 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Gifted holidays at Christmas
- 5

* Trust Pilot Review holidays (role dependent)
- Staff discount
- Star of the Month (additional day off)

If you are a proactive and professional Private Client Solicitor with a passion for delivering high-quality legal services then apply now to advance your career in a supportive and rewarding environment.  Please call Justine on 0161 914 7357 or email your current CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk