The Eventus Recruitment Group are seeking a Partner or Senior Fee Earner to join the Private Client team of this highly reputable Legal 500 law firm in Chester. This is a full-time permanent working on a varied caseload of private client matters, with an emphasis on estate administration. Along with a competitive salary, you will also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous holiday allowance, life cover and private health care. The role also offers genuine opportunities to play a key role in the development of the department and firm.

About the Role

The incoming Probate Partner will undertake the full spectrum of private client work including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administrations and Trusts. The role also involves:

• Supervising and supporting fee earning work, including during periods of absence or holiday
• Playing an active role in business development and marketing activities across the group and wider firm
• Preparing correspondence and documents through the case management system and maintaining organised paper and electronic files
• Attending client meetings both in person and over the phone, providing professional and personable service in line with client care standards
• Attending and contributing to internal group meetings

About You

The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive (ideally at least 5 years PQE) with significant exposure to probate work and demonstrate the following:

• Proven ability to manage a broad private client caseload independently
• Consistent achievement of billing and time recording targets
• Leadership capability, with experience of supervising junior colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly when dealing with sensitive client matters
• A proactive and collaborative approach to developing new business
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to file management

You will also have an existing client following or strong referrer network within the Chester area.

Benefits and Rewards

Along with a competitive salary you will also enjoy a host of other benefits and rewards including:

• 36 days annual leave including your birthday off, Christmas closure and bank holidays
• Life cover equal to 4 x annual salary
• Private health care
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity
• Christmas bonus
• Voucher rewards
• Discounted legal service
• Spring, Summer and Christmas social events
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

About the Firm

This is an amazing opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join an award-winning law firm with offices across the county of Cheshire.

My client is a highly reputable firm that provides outstanding legal advice to their extensive and loyal client base across the North West and nationally.

The firm also recognise that their employees work incredibly hard to provide outstanding client service and to do this consistently there needs to be a strong emphasis on work/life balance, health and wellbeing along with family friendly policies.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this Private Client Partner/Senior Fee Earner role in Chester. For a confidential discussion about this role or other current opportunities, please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.