Private Client Solicitor – Hybrid, Full/Part‑time

About the role

An established and highly respected Cornwall law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Fee Earner to join its team in Liskeard. The position offers a friendly, supportive environment with genuine flexibility and long‑term career development.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload covering wills and estate planning
• Handle probate and estate administration matters
• Provide inheritance tax planning advice
• Administer trusts and succession planning
• Prepare and review lasting powers of attorney (LPAs)
• Assist with Court of Protection matters (desirable, not essential)

Required profile

• Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or experienced private client fee earner
• Minimum 4 years’ private client experience
• Confidence in handling wills, probate, LPAs and estate administration
• STEP or SFE qualification (or working towards) is advantageous but not essential

Required skills

• Wills drafting
• Probate administration
• Inheritance tax planning
• Trusts and succession planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney preparation
• Court of Protection matters
• STEP qualification
• SFE qualification

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£50,000‑£70,000 per year)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Full‑time or part‑time hours
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Friendly, collaborative team
• High‑quality existing client base