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Private Client Lawyer (Locum)

RLS Legal Recruitment
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8RT, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • A well-regarded regional high street practice in East Cornwall is seeking a Private Client Lawyer on a locum basis, offering a salary of £40ph - £60ph depending on experience.
  • The position requires a minimum of 2 years' experience handling private client matters in a fee-earning capacity.
  • The role involves managing a busy private client caseload, providing expert advice on estate planning, wills, and trusts, and assisting clients with lasting powers of attorney.
  • Candidates must be available to start ASAP on an ongoing full or part-time basis, with some remote working opportunities available.
  • This position offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and the chance to work with a respected law firm with a long-standing history.

Location: East Cornwall

Contract Type: Locum

Salary: £40ph - £60ph DOE

  • Join a well-regarded regional high street practice in East Cornwall on a locum basis

  • Take ownership of a busy private client caseload

  • Requirement is to start ASAP on an ongoing full or part time basis, with some remote working available.

Our client, a traditional and collaborative law firm with a history dating back to the late 1800s, is seeking a Private Client Lawyer to join their team in East Cornwall on a temporary basis.

Position Overview

This firm is seeking a Locum Lawyer to assist the firm to cover a recruitment gap, starting ASAP on an ongoing full or part time basis.

As a Private Client Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in delivering outstanding legal services to the firm's valued clients, managing a diverse caseload spanning estate planning, trusts, and elderly client services.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a mixed private client caseload efficiently and accurately

  • Provide expert advice on estate planning, wills, and trusts

  • Assist clients with lasting powers of attorney and court of protection matters

  • Ensure compliance with the firm's risk management procedures and SRA regulations

  • Develop and update legal knowledge in line with SRA CPD requirements

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience handling private client matters in a fee-earning capacity (either as Solicitor, Legal Executive, or candidate otherwise qualified by experience).

  • Availability to start on short notice and willingness to work on-site for part of the week

  • Strong client management and communication skills

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate, depending on experience

  • Flexible working hours and some remote working opportunities

  • Opportunity to work with a well-established and respected regional law firm

How to Apply

If you are a qualified Private Client Lawyer with the necessary skills and experience, and would like further information, please contact Rebecca Scadding.

RLSLegal Recruitment Ltd is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment agency. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates, even if your profile/experienced does not fit exactly the job as advertised.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.