Private Client Lawyer – Plymouth

Overview

In this Private Client role, you will manage a varied caseload spanning wills, probate, LPAs, and trusts, with scope to deepen your expertise. You join a Legal 500-recognised team that serves elderly care and succession planning, helping clients through complex planning and estates. You will build relationships with clients and referrers, working with autonomy within a supportive firm culture. This opportunity offers professional development, competitive rewards, and a chance to shape service delivery for clients. You’ll contribute to a mission of compassionate, high-quality private client service.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• 33 days’ holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Birthday off
• WPA health cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme
• Free wills & conveyancing for employees
• Supported training & career progression

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload aligned with experience (wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, IHT planning)
• Develop and grow client relationships and referrer networks
• Work with autonomy while receiving support and opportunities for progression
• Contribute to the team’s delivery of high-quality, compassionate private client services
• Support continuous professional development and training inside the firm

Key requirements

• 1–2 years’ experience in private client work (more is welcome)
• Understanding of full spectrum of private client services
• Ability to build strong client and referrer relationships
• Empathetic, proactive, and team-oriented mindset

• Empathy
• Proactivity
• Team player
• Wills
• Probate
• LPAs

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