Private Client Fee Earner

  • Published on 08/07/2026
  • Taunton (M3)
  • To be defined

Description:

Job Description

(Unqualified) Private Client Fee Earner 



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Taunton or Tiverton | Hybrid Working Available
Good quality Private Client Work


The Opportunity


A well-established, multi-office law firm in the South West is seeking a Private Client Fee Earner to join its thriving private client department.


With offices across the region, including Taunton and Tiverton, the firm has a substantial and loyal client base and continues to see consistent growth in complex private client work.  


Flexible working arrangements are fully supported, alongside a highly competitive salary and benefits package.


Key Responsibilities



  • Managing a private client caseload (sometimes complex) including:


Probate and estate administration
Trusts and trust structuring
Wills and estate planning
Court of Protection matters where required
Acting as point of contact for complex estates and trusts
Supporting the Head of Department with team oversight and workflow management if appropriate 
Working collaboratively
Opportunity to progress rapidly 



About You



  • You'll be an experienced private client fee earner used to running your own caseload 


Minimum 1 years’ experience in private client law , possibly as a paralegal or fee earner (strong experience is more important than title)
Proven ability to manage private client matters
Open to taking on leadership or departmental responsibilities as the role develops



Salary & Benefits



  • Highly competitive salary up to £65,000+, depending xwwtmva on experience


Flexible working options
Clear pathway to progression
Life assurance
Supportive, collaborative culture within a large private client team
Long-term stability within a respected South West law firm



Apply


If you’re a Private Client Fee Earner or Paralegal considering your next move in Taunton, Tiverton, or the wider South West then apply now or contact Paul Norman for a confidential discussion about this role and other senior private client vacancies across the South West.


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