Private Client Trainee Solicitor

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Solicitor to join a well-established and supportive Private Client team. This role is ideal for someone with a genuine interest in Wills, Probate and Estate Planning, offering hands‑on training, close supervision, and clear long‑term progression within a friendly and professional environment. The firm offers a competitive trainee salary, generous holiday entitlement, pension, and a strong commitment to learning and development.

Our client is a respected legal practice with a strong private client offering and an excellent local reputation. The firm prides itself on high standards of client care, long‑standing client relationships, and investing in the development of junior lawyers.

You will support experienced Private Client Solicitors across a broad range of non‑contentious matters, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of private client work while working towards qualification.

• Assisting with the preparation of Wills and codicils
• Supporting Probate and estate administration matters
• Assisting with Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Drafting correspondence and legal documentation
• Liaising with clients in a professional and sensitive manner
• Conducting file management and compliance tasks
• Attending client meetings with supervising solicitors
• Supporting general Private Client department administration

• LPC / SQE completed or in progress (or equivalent)
• A genuine interest in Private Client law
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and organisation
• Professional, empathetic and client‑focused approach
• Willingness to learn and develop under supervision
• Confident IT skills including case management systems

• Competitive trainee salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Supportive training and supervision
• Clear route to qualification and long‑term progression
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• And more

If you are looking to begin your legal career within a strong Private Client team, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH‑37605.

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