Private Client Fee Earner

Yorkshire Pie Company; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional law firm in Barnsley seeks a Private Client Fee Earner to manage a varied caseload of Wills and LPAs. This role offers autonomy and client interaction, with responsibilities including managing client relationships and preparing documentation accurately. Ideal candidates are proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, making this an excellent opportunity for growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Confident with clients and capable of managing a caseload independently.
• Proactive, organized, and commercially minded.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload focused on Wills, LPAs, and associated private client work.
• Meet clients in person, take instructions, and deliver advice.
• Prepare all relevant documentation accurately.
• Support the Legal Executive with ongoing client work.
• Maintain excellent client care throughout the process.

Job description

Overview

Private Client Fee Earner – Barnsley

A respected regional practice in Barnsley is looking for a committed Private Client Fee Earner to take ownership of a steady and varied Wills and LPA caseload. The firm is known for its supportive culture and close knit team and the incoming Fee Earner will play an important part in strengthening the offering across the Dearne Valley.

Role profile

The role suits someone who is confident with clients, comfortable taking full responsibility for matters from first meeting to final completion and keen to support an experienced Legal Executive based at Dearne Valley. This is a position where autonomy and client contact are central, so the firm is looking for someone proactive, organised and commercially minded.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a caseload focused on Wills, LPAs and associated private client work
• Meeting clients in person, taking instructions and delivering clear, pragmatic advice
• Preparing all relevant documentation with accuracy and attention to detail
• Supporting the Legal Executive at Dearne Valley with ongoing client work
• Maintaining excellent client care throughout every stage of the matter

The practice offers a friendly environment, strong administrative support and genuine scope to develop within the private client team. The role is ideal for someone ready to step into a position that values trust, responsibility and confident client interaction.

If you want a role with autonomy, visible impact and long term progression in a well-regarded Barnsley firm, this is a strong opportunity to explore.