Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Fee Earner to join our Private Client team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to manage their own caseload and contribute to the continued success of our well-established firm.

We are a progressive Lexcel-accredited firm and as members of the Law Society's Wills and Inheritance (WIQS), we meet the highest standards of client care and expertise. Training will be given to the successful candidate as part of these schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a varied caseload of private client matters including Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection work Provide clear, practical, and tailored legal advice to a broad range of clients Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering a high standard of client care Ensure compliance with internal procedures and relevant regulatory requirements

Candidate Requirements:

Proven experience as a Solicitor/CiLEX fee earner in private client law

Strong technical knowledge of private client matters

Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently

STEP qualification (or working towards) desirable but not essential

A proactive, professional, and client-oriented approach

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package Benefits package of Death in Service and Critical Illness cover, after a qualifying period Company Pension Free parking A supportive and inclusive working environment 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Birthday and Christmas Eve holiday Office closure between Christmas and New Year Directors' discretionary holidays Employee discounts on legal services Professional membership payments Professional development through in-house training Annual appraisals Company events Support for charity events
If you are an ambitious and compassionate legal professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter to our Practice Manager, Julie Sanderson jsanderson@mortons-solicitors.com. Arrangements can be made for a confidential chat with Karen Baglee (Solicitor/Director/Head of Private Client).

If this role is not for you but you know someone who could be interested, then please contact them and ask them to get in touch.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person