Private Client Solicitor (Wills Probate & Estate Planning)

CJCH Solicitors; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving legal practice in Wales is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join their Bridgend office. The successful candidate will have 1-3 years of experience, focusing on business development within the Private Client Department. Responsibilities include managing a large case load, drafting Wills, and overseeing probate matters. The firm offers flexibility, career progression opportunities, and 25 days holiday. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career progression

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience as a Private Client solicitor.
• Full UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Focus on business development in the Private Client Department.
• Handle a large case load with minimal supervision.
• Draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Manage all aspects of probate and estate administration.

Skills

Excellent client care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

CJCH Solicitors is a thriving, award-winning legal practice with offices in Caerphilly, Blackwood, Barry, Cardiff, Bridgend, and Swansea. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to join our growing Private Client Department.

The role will be based primarily at our Bridgend office.

The successful applicant will be able to focus on business development and grow the department as well as being an excellent Private Client practitioner.

Role:

• Permanent position within our Private Client Department to start immediately.
• The ideal candidate would be able to work on a large case load with minimal supervision and have experience in:
• Taking Will instructions and drafting Wills.
• Taking instructions for and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• All aspects of probate and estate administration.
• It is essential the applicant has a can-do outlook, a desire to learn, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent client care and communication skills are essential, and should be familiar with case management systems.
• A Commercial approach to billing, time-recording and work in progress reporting.
• Bring ideas to expand and grow the department within our Bridgend office.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years’ experience as a Private Client solicitor.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

What you can expect:

• Flexible Working: to be discussed at interview.
• Genuine career progression (to be discussed at interview).
• 25 days holiday.
• Locations: Bridgend Office
• Full-Time
• Permanent
• Posted: 1 week ago
• Closing time: In 1 month time ( 28th February 2026 at 00:00 )

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