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