Private Client Solicitor (Locum)
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- England,East of England,Essex
- Full Time, Part Time, Temporary
- £50 - £60 per hour
Job Description:
Full job descriptionLocation: Essex
Contract Type: Temporary/Locum
Rate: £50 - £60ph
*Private Client Lawyer requirement on a Locum basis.
*To start mid July 2026 for an initial two months, then likely ongoing thereafter for 6+ months
*Reason - Recruitment gap cover
*Hybrid working available, but at least one day per week on site as still heavily paper based files
*Flexible working hours and market rate
Our client, a traditional high street law firm in Essex, is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor/Lawyer for a Locum position covering a recruitment gap.
Position Overview
The Private Client Solicitor will handle a typical private client caseload, including wills, probates, LPAs, and general elderly client advice, ensuring clients navigate legal challenges effectively and efficiently.
Responsibilities
*Manage a caseload of wills, probates, and LPAs
*Provide general legal advice to elderly clients
*Ensure clear communication and transparency with clients
*Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
Requirements
*Fee earner with minimum 5 years’ PQE in Private Client matters (could be Solicitor or Legal Executive, or otherwise qualified by experience).
*Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
Benefits
*Hourly rate between £50 and £60ph
*Happy to work hybrid on site/remote
*Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
Contract Type: Temporary/Locum
Rate: £50 - £60ph
*Private Client Lawyer requirement on a Locum basis.
*To start mid July 2026 for an initial two months, then likely ongoing thereafter for 6+ months
*Reason - Recruitment gap cover
*Hybrid working available, but at least one day per week on site as still heavily paper based files
*Flexible working hours and market rate
Our client, a traditional high street law firm in Essex, is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor/Lawyer for a Locum position covering a recruitment gap.
Position Overview
The Private Client Solicitor will handle a typical private client caseload, including wills, probates, LPAs, and general elderly client advice, ensuring clients navigate legal challenges effectively and efficiently.
Responsibilities
*Manage a caseload of wills, probates, and LPAs
*Provide general legal advice to elderly clients
*Ensure clear communication and transparency with clients
*Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
Requirements
*Fee earner with minimum 5 years’ PQE in Private Client matters (could be Solicitor or Legal Executive, or otherwise qualified by experience).
*Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
Benefits
*Hourly rate between £50 and £60ph
*Happy to work hybrid on site/remote
*Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
Job number 3817738
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Company Details:
RLS Legal Recruitment
Company size: 1–4 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Providing legal recruitment services for legal professionals and law firms in the South West of England and across the UK, on a temporary and permanen...