Private Client Solicitor

Are you ready to take the next step in your Private Client career? Our client, a respected law firm that’s been established for over 200 years, offering the best legal advice and legal services in Dorset and the South West, is seeking a dedicated Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their supportive team in Bridport.

This is a fantastic opportunity to handle a varied caseload, contribute to practice development, and enjoy genuine flexibility in a collaborative environment.

With opportunity for progression, including supervisory responsibilities, the firm has a variety of great benefits that include: 

• Hybrid working pattern
• 25 days’ annual leave
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Private health insurance (after probation).
• Flexible, collaborative working environment incl hybrid.
• Regular social events including summer and Christmas celebrations.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Running a broad mix of Private Client matters with competence and efficiency, including wills, probate, LPAs, and estate administration.
• Providing excellent client care from first enquiry to case conclusion, including clear advice on costs, funding, and data protection requirements.
• Maintaining effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and third parties, ensuring cases progress smoothly.
• Supervising and supporting junior fee earners and support staff (as agreed with the Head of Department).
• Keeping well-structured files, accurate records, and complying with SRA professional standards.
• Actively contributing to the department’s growth through business development, networking, and knowledge sharing.

The ideal Private Client Lawyer will: 

• Be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (ideally 3 years PQE), but with solid Private Client experience.
• Have strong client care skills and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Have a proactive approach to practice development and maintaining the firm’s excellent reputation.
• Have organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage a busy caseload.

This role offers not just a busy and rewarding caseload, but also the opportunity to develop your career, contribute to supervision, and play a key role in the continued success of the Private Client department.