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Are you an experienced contentious private client lawyer ready for your next opportunity? A leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join its growing Estate, Trust & Will Disputes team, based in Birmingham.
About the Firm , This top-tier firm is well known for its supportive culture, national reach, and commitment to development. , Regularly recognised as one of the best places to work in the legal sector, the firm offers genuine flexibility, strong progression pathways, and excellent quality of work. , The role offers the chance to be part of a collaborative and high-performing team with national influence.
Job Role As a Senior Solicitor, you'll manage your own caseload of high-value contentious probate and trust matters while contributing to the supervision of junior colleagues and broader team growth.
Key Responsibilities , Running a caseload of estate, trust, and will disputes , Acting for a wide range of clients including individuals, trust companies, and institutions , Supporting and mentoring junior team members , Collaborating with a wider national team across multiple offices , Engaging in marketing and business development activities
Job Requirements , 5+ years' PQE in contentious wills and trusts , Background in a recognised firm with a strong private client disputes practice , Technically strong with excellent written and verbal communication , Ability to build strong client relationships and deliver clear, strategic advice , Proactive, collaborative and commercially aware
What's on Offer , Competitive salary and benefits , Hybrid working arrangements , Career progression within a national team , Supportive leadership and a positive team culture , Ongoing training and personal development
If you would be interested in knowing more about this Birmingham based Senior Solicitor role, please contact Jenny Vickerstaff on 0161 831 6866 or email jenny.vickerstaff@saccomann.com ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £80000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-08 15:38:50
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Sacco Mann is working with a well-respected traditional law firm with a strong regional presence who are seeking a senior Private Client Fee Earner to work in their Burton-on-Trent office.
The Private Client Team have a fantastic reputation and have won awards over the last few years for their work.
The Role
You will be managing a busy and diverse caseload of Private Client Matters including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Deeds of Variation, Care of Elderly, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection/Deputyship Orders and Trusts.
There is a full support team on hand to help you with the more administrative aspects of the role.
Key Responsibilities
Running a mixed caseload of private client matters
Drafting and advising on wills, trusts and lasting powers of attorney
Offering inheritance tax advice
Assisting with probate applications
Administering estates
Drafting trust deeds and other documents
About You
Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or STEP qualified individual with 5 + years PQE within private client work (the firm will also consider non-qualified individuals with strong experience)
Excellent client communication skills
Technical knowledge of trust law and inheritance tax
Commercial awareness
A client focused approach
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary
Medicash Scheme
PerkBox
Future career development opportunities
If you are interested in this Private Client Fee Earner role in Burton-on-Trent then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Burton-On-Trent, England
Posted: 2025-05-08 10:28:45
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Sacco Mann are working with a traditional law firm who have been running for over hundreds of years and have an excellent reputation in the local area.
Due to recent expansion of the firm, they are recruiting for a Private Client Fee Earner to join their Head Office based in Alford, Lincolnshire.
Working in a team of 6, you will be working on a mixed caseload of private client matters including Wills, Probate and Estate administration.
The department is busy with lots of quality work coming in from the firms loyal, local client base.
Whether you are a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Fee Earner qualified through experience, if you have strong Private Client experience and come with a driven, proactive, and practical approach, then the firm wish to hear from you. This role will ideally be office based, however, hybrid working options can be available to the right candidate.
This firm have a fantastic, long-standing reputation in the area and a very low staff turnover rate. If you are interested in this Private Client Fee Earner role in Alford, Lincolnshire then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Alford, England
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £45000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-08 09:56:42
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Are you an experienced Private Client Senior Associate looking for a Team Leader role based in Leicester? Sacco Mann is working with a progressive and growing firm in the East Midlands, who have various offices across the region and over 150 staff members.
The firm is looking for a driven and motivated Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive who will come in to play a pivotal role and lead the successful private client department.
You will be managing a caseload of Wills, Trusts, Probate, LPAs and administration of Estates along with overseeing the department.
You will mentor and develop the team, implementing any training plans and working towards future development and success of the department.
The firm offer a hybrid working structure between the office and home, and you will have the opportunity to develop your private client career further.
The firm are looking to speak to those who are qualified Solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives with at least 10 years PQE, who have extensive and technical private client experience.
If you are interested in this Private Client Senior Associate role in Leicester then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
This position is able to offer a range of salaries as the client has flexibility as to the level of skills and PQE required.
The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will reflect their specific experience, skills and level of PQE. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leicester, England
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-08 09:55:31
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Sacco Mann are recruiting for a Private Client Fee Earner to join a fantastic firm based in Burton Upon Trent.
This firm are highly regarded and respected within the region, and they have many experienced lawyers working for them who will support you through your private client career.
The Role
You will be joining the firms busy and hard-working Wills and Probate department where you will be working on a caseload covering the full remit of Private Client Law including Wills, LPAs, Court of Protection, Administration of Estates, and Inheritance Tax.
Key Responsibilities
Working on your own varied private client caseload
Drafting legal documents
Liaising with clients and third parties
Advising clients on Wills and LPAs
About You
Qualified Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with private client experience, or STEP qualified individuals
Driven to develop a long-term career in this area of law
Non-qualified fee earners who have significant experience within a mixed caseload of private client work are encouraged to apply
What's in it for you?
Career development
Exposure to experienced private client lawyers who will offer support
Pension
Great annual leave allowance
If you are interested in this Private Client Fee Earner role in Burton On Trent then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Burton-On-Trent, England
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £35000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-08 09:53:49
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If you are a Contentious Probate Lawyer, looking for the ideal opportunity to make your own mark opportunities don't get much better than this in Leeds.
Sitting within the Commercial Litigation team of this progressive and successful law firm, we are looking for a dedicated Contentious Probate Lawyer, someone who has enough experience to run matters themselves, although there could be support from another office if this is valued, and if you don't need day to day support hey would certainly be a sounding board for you.
This is a new role; the role is being created due to the growth of opportunity as their High Net Work Private Client team goes from strength to strength, alongside the rest of the office!.
The firm offer great support, whether that be with day-to-day matters, marketing, business development or in developing those wider skills that you need to become a leader in your field.
This is a fabulous opportunity and could well suit someone looking to step up and take a lead where they have been part of a team to date.
There are plenty of marketing opportunities for your to plug into, and at the moment not only aren't they not actively promoting this service from Leeds but they are sending work to other offices.
You'd quickly have a base of work locally.
Their expectations would be moulded to support you and your level and remuneration.
It could suit someone mid-level looking to step into a leadership role for the fist time, or an established Partner with a contact book and experience of generating work, looking to join a highly commercial firm and be part of their success story.
Whatever your level there would be a clear and unfettered opportunity to progress.
The firm are very much an employer of choice, they have a very positive office environment and there is a lot of enthusiasm within the office generally, but particularly within the litigation team.
They are on a successful growth trajectory and show no signs of slowing down making this a very exciting place to work.
For more information on both the firm and this exciting Contentious Probate Solicitor role, contact Rachael Mann on 0113 4677111, or e-mail her : Rachael.Mann@Saccomann.com ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £120000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-07 09:31:52
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Sacco Mann are working on an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Fee Earner (Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or STEP qualified) to join our client's Nottingham or Mansfield offices.
The firm are recognised as one of the leading law firms in the region and hold a strong reputation following their many years of being established.
This position will suit someone who is happy to work in a standalone position, a strong business developer and someone who would be interested in developing the Private Client department further.
The Role
Joining the firm, you will be managing your own diverse caseload of private client matters including Wills, LPAs, Deputyship Orders and Probate.
Key Responsibilities
Running your own caseload from start to finish
Providing expert legal advice and guidance to clients
Conducting legal research
About You
Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or STEP qualified individual with 3-4 years of post-qualification experience in private client law.
Proven track record in handling a variety of private client matters including Wills and LPAs
Excellent client communication skills
Previous experience with building strong relationships with new and existing clients
What's in it for you?
Career development opportunities
21 days annual leave plus additional bank holidays
Christmas office closure
If you are interested in this Private Client Fee Earner role in Nottingham or Mansfield then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Nottingham, England
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £55000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-06 12:05:46
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Sacco Mann are working on an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Fee Earner (Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or STEP qualified) to join our client's Nottingham or Mansfield offices.
The firm are recognised as one of the leading law firms in the region and hold a strong reputation following their many years of being established.
This position will suit someone who is happy to work in a standalone position, a strong business developer and someone who would be interested in developing the Private Client department further.
The Role
Joining the firm, you will be managing your own diverse caseload of private client matters including Wills, LPAs, Deputyship Orders and Probate.
Key Responsibilities
Running your own caseload from start to finish
Providing expert legal advice and guidance to clients
Conducting legal research
About You
Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or STEP qualified individual with 3-4 years of post-qualification experience in private client law.
Proven track record in handling a variety of private client matters including Wills and LPAs
Excellent client communication skills
Previous experience with building strong relationships with new and existing clients
What's in it for you?
Career development opportunities
21 days annual leave plus additional bank holidays
Christmas office closure
If you are interested in this Private Client Fee Earner role in Nottingham or Mansfield then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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Type: Permanent Location: Mansfield, England
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £55000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-06 12:05:41
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Sacco Mann are working on a Private Client Paralegal role based at a busy firm based in Huddersfield. They are a small and traditional firm who have a long-established reputation in the local area and have a trusted client base.
The Role
Joining the busy private client team, you will be supporting fee earners on various private client matters.
Key Responsibilities
Drafting of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Trust documents.
Supporting the administration of estates, including applying for probate and managing the distribution of assets.
Conducting research
Advising clients on matters related to inheritance, tax, and estate planning.
Communicating with clients and third parties, providing updates on their cases and handling correspondence.
About You
Previous experience working as a paralegal within a private client team
Strong knowledge of Wills, Probate and Estate Administration
Excellent communication skills
Proactive attitude
Driven to develop further within private client
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary
Ongoing training and development
Exposure to high-net-worth clients
Friendly and supportive firm
If you are interested in this Private Client Paralegal role in Huddersfield then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
This position is able to offer a range of salaries as the client has flexibility as to the level of skills and PQE required.
The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will reflect their specific experience, skills and level of PQE. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Huddersfield, England
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £30000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-01 09:38:49
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Role: Legal Secretary - Probate department
Location: Poole
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Holt Recruitment are working with a well known law firm in Poole who offer several services from family law, disputes and litigation, commerical law etc.
They are looking for a secretary to join the probate department on a permanent, full-time basis.
Whats the role?
As Legal Secretary in the probate department you will be responsible for:
- Administration duties including typing, filing, and scanning (this department operates in a paperless environment).
- Screening telephone calls, inquiries, and requests, and managing them when appropriate.
- Dealing with all correspondence via emails, faxes, and post.
- Producing documents, reports, and correspondence as required.
- Keep files up to date, filing documentation.
- Dealing with clients face to face/phone/email.
What do you need as a Legal Secretary?
- Experience in Law is desirable but not essential.
- Minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute (WPM).
- Working with a digital dictation system is advantageous.
- Highly organised, good diary management skills.
- Excellent telephone and customer service skills.
- Excellent IT Skills.
Benefits
- 25 days, plus bank holidays
- Free onsite parking
- Death in service
- Social events (Summer and Christmas parties)
What is the next step?
If you believe this is the right role for you, click 'Apply' or give us a call, and one of our team members will be happy to discuss this Legal Secretary role in Poole.
Job ID Number: 77355
Division: Commercial Division
Job Role: Legal Secretary - Probate department
Location: Poole ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Poole,England
Start: 01/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £26000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-01 08:42:04
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Private Client Legal SecretarySouthampton Full-time £25,000 - £35,000 per annum A well-established, friendly and quietly brilliant law firm in Southampton is on the hunt for a Private Client Secretary who knows their way around Wills, Probate, LPAS, and a very full inbox.
You'll be the organisational backbone of the Private Client team, handling everything from document prep to client calls with equal parts professionalism and warmth.
What you'll be doing:
, Typing up legal documents (fast fingers and eagle eyes required), Diary management, filing, and admin tasks that keep the team sane, Supporting solicitors who genuinely appreciate what you do, Communicating with clients who are often dealing with emotional situations, you'll bring calm and clarity to the table
What you'll need:
, Experience as a Legal Secretary in Private Client (or similar area), Audio typing and document production skills that would make your old school typing teacher proud, Excellent communication, empathy and attention to detail, A sense of humour and calm under pressure, probate waits for no one!
What's in it for you:, A welcoming and supportive firm with a solid local reputation, Real people.
No egos, no suits-for-the-sake-of-suits, Office-based for the camaraderie (but no one's tracking your loo breaks), A feeling of being valued, not just another cog in the admin machine, If you're looking for a new home where your Private Client expertise is appreciated and you don't have to explain what an LPA is five times a da,y this could be it. Click apply or message Sabina@2MLegal, or call 01329565064 for a chat (it'll be confidential, promise).
Well tell you who the firm is once we know you're intrigued.
If the sound of this opportunity excites you, apply today. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Southampton, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25000.00 - £35000.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-30 16:53:54
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Sacco Mann are recruiting a Private Client Solicitor role for a renowned and well-established high-street firm based in North Shields.
This full-service firm offer modern working practices, and flexible home working opportunities.
Joining the supportive and friendly Private Client team, you will be working on a full caseload consisting of Wills, Trusts, Probates and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Work will vary from small estates to high-net-worth clients seeking tax and wills advice.
You will have the daily support of a paralegal, and this role has the opportunity to develop further within the department.
Our client is flexible in terms of experience and will consider qualified Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, or experienced fee earners without formal qualification.
The firm will also consider a strong NQ solicitor who can demonstrate solid private client experience.
STEP qualified individuals will be desirable.
The firm offer great progression opportunities, have free parking at the office and operate a hybrid working policy.
If you are interested in this Private Client Solicitor role in North Shields then please get in touch with Helen Mauborgne on 0113 467 9786 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: North Shields, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £65000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-29 09:01:14
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Leading law firm with a strong reputation across Lancashire is looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Fee Earner into their Poulton offices.
Within this Private Client Fee Earner role, you will be working on a caseload of:
Wills
Trusts
Probates
Estate tax
Court of Protection
As well as offering excellent progression opportunities, in return for their employees' hard work, you will receive a competitive salary for the area and a benefits package that includes generous holiday entitlement, auto enrolment pension scheme and some flexible working.
The successful candidate will ideally have at 1 years' previous experience within Private Client law, are able to work well as a team and is looking to establish themselves for a long-term career.
If you are interested in this Private Client Fee Earner role based in Poulton, please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to leona.taylor@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Poulton-Le-Fylde, England
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £35000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-28 09:21:47
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A well-established Sheffield law firm is looking for an ambitious and driven Contentious Probate Fee Earner to join their team! This growing firm are one of the key players in the South Yorkshire market, and their strong reputation attracts a reputable client base.
Joining the team, you will be undertaking a broad range of roles including fee earning and business development.
You will be managing your own caseload of contentious probate matters, some of which will be more complex matters, and provide clients with a first-class service.
To be considered for this role, you will be qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive or alternatively you will have strong and extensive Contentious Probate fee earning experience.
The firm have a relaxed and supportive culture and offer a hybrid working model.
This is a firm that has gone from strength to strength and are looking to continue this trend by embedding a new member of staff into the team.
If you are interested in this Contentious Probate Fee Earner role in Sheffield then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sheffield, England
Posted: 2025-04-25 10:29:17
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Sacco Mann are recruiting for an ambitious Estate Administration Paralegal to join a well-established law firm in their Sheffield offices.
The firm is one of the key players in the South Yorkshire market and their strong reputation attracts high quality work and a reputable client base.
The firm are expanding their Private Client teams, and you will be joining a growing firm with some fantastic future career opportunities.
You will be an integral part of the Private Client department, providing essential support to the fee earners on specialised legal matters.
You will provide a high standard of client care, and support the Fee Earners with their caseload including undertaking searches, collating, and identifying the deceased's assets and liabilities, identify beneficiaries, apply for grant of probate and Inheritance Tax, manage collection of assets and payment of debts.
To be considered for this role, you must have experience in Estate Administration within a Private Client department and have an excellent work ethic.
If you are interested in this Estates Administration Paralegal role in Sheffield then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
This position is able to offer a range of salaries as the client has flexibility as to the level of skills and PQE required.
The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will reflect their specific experience, skills and level of PQE. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sheffield, England
Posted: 2025-04-25 10:28:45
