Private Client Fee Earner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Wiltshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Wills drafting Probate and estate administration Lasting Powers of Attorney Inheritance Tax planning Client care skills Private client work

FULL DESCRIPTION

Private Client Fee Earner

An experienced Private Client Fee Earner is sought to join a well-established high street firm in Wiltshire. The role involves managing a caseload of private client matters, including wills, probate, and estate administration, with a focus on building client relationships. The position offers a supportive team environment, opportunities for career progression, and a competitive salary.

Job Details

Location: Wiltshire

Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Sector: Legal

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Contact Email: [contact hidden]

Job Start Date: 2026-04-16

Application Expiry Date: 16/05/2026

Job Reference: 937854

Full Job Description

Legal

Thrive Group are delighted to working with a well-established and highly regarded high street firm with deep roots in Wiltshire & Somerset. Now looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Fee Earner to join its friendly and close-knit team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2+ years' experience who is confident managing their own caseload and values a supportive, down-to-earth working environment.

What you will be doing:

You will handle a varied and consistent caseload of private client matters, advising a loyal client base that often returns to the firm across generations. This is a role where your ability to build trust and communicate clearly is just as important as your technical expertise.

Your Work Will Include:

  • Wills drafting
  • Probate and estate administration
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Inheritance Tax planning

What you will need to succeed:

  • At least 2 years' experience in private client work
  • Confident managing your own files from instruction through to completion
  • Strong attention to detail and a practical, common-sense approach
  • Excellent client care skills, with a personable and empathetic manner
  • Someone who enjoys being part of a small, supportive team

What you will receive in return:

  • A stable, high-quality caseload from an established local client base
  • A genuinely supportive and friendly team environment
  • Opportunity to build long-term client relationships and grow your reputation locally
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure
  • 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays
  • Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm working hours
  • Real scope for progression as the firm continues to grow

What you need to do next:

If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on sarah. elliott@ thrivegroup.co.uk or contact me on [contact hidden] to discuss further.

Thrive group are acting as an Employment Agency with respect to this vacancy.

If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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