Private Client Solicitor / Experienced Paralegal

Yorkshire Pie Company; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-office law firm in Leeds is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or an experienced Paralegal to join its Private Client team. This role involves drafting Wills, managing Probate, and providing advice to clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in Wills and Probate, excellent communication skills, and a client-focused approach. The firm offers a competitive salary, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to work across multiple offices.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career prospects

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Wills and Probate.
• Able to manage a busy caseload with autonomy.
• Professional approach focused on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Drafting Wills and advising clients on estate planning.
• Managing Probate and estate administration from start to finish.
• Providing clear, compassionate, and practical advice to clients.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Client-focused approach

Ability to manage a busy caseload

Education

Qualified Solicitor or experienced Private Client Paralegal

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Experienced Paralegal – Wills & Probate

An award-recognised, multi-office law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence is looking to recruit a Solicitor or experienced Paralegal to join its highly regarded Private Client team, specialising in Wills and Probate.

The firm is known for its strong client relationships, consistent growth and commitment to high standards of service, with its Private Client offering regularly praised for its professionalism, approachability and technical expertise.

This role offers the opportunity to work across all five offices, supporting a diverse and loyal client base and handling high-quality private client matters within a supportive and well-resourced team.

The role will include:

• Drafting Wills and advising clients on estate planning matters
• Managing Probate and estate administration from start to finish
• Providing clear, compassionate and practical advice to clients
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple offices
• Maintaining excellent standards of client care and compliance

About you:

• Qualified Solicitor or experienced Private Client Paralegal
• Solid experience in Wills and Probate
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to manage a busy caseload with autonomy and attention to detail
• A genuinely client-focused and professional approach

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience
• The opportunity to join an award-recognised firm with an excellent market reputation
• High-quality work and a steady flow of instructions
• Supportive, collaborative culture with long-term career prospects
• Exposure to work across multiple offices and teams

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm that values its people, invests in its teams and takes pride in the quality of service it delivers to its clients.