Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive / Fee Earner

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) or Fee Earner to join our growing Newton Abbot office. The role offers hybrid working and the choice of full‑time or part‑time hours, allowing you to manage a varied private client caseload while developing a long‑term career within a respected regional practice.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review Wills and Codicils.
• Handle Probate and Estate Administration matters.
• Draft and administer Trusts.
• Provide Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Estate/Lifetime Tax planning.
• Arrange Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
• Manage Court of Protection cases and Deputyship applications.

Required profile

• Minimum five years’ experience in private client work.
• Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) or experienced fee earner.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently from instruction to completion.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.

Required skills

• Wills drafting
• Probate administration
• Trusts creation and management
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Estate and Lifetime Tax planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection matters
• Deputyship applications

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£55,000‑£75,000) plus annual bonus.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Hybrid working model.
• Full‑time or part‑time options.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.