Private Client Fee Earner

Are you an experienced Private Client Fee Earner looking for a role where your expertise is genuinely valued and your client relationships really matter?

Do you enjoy guiding clients through sensitive private client matters with empathy, clarity, and professionalism?

Looking for a permanent opportunity in Sunderland within a supportive, well-established legal practice that offers long-term stability and career progression?

Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting a Private Client Fee Earner on behalf of a highly regarded and well-established law firm based in Sunderland. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and respected private client team within a firm known for its personal, client-focused approach.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of your own caseload, work closely with clients at important stages of their lives, and be part of a collaborative and supportive legal environment.

The Role

As a Private Client Fee Earner, you will play a key role in the delivery of high-quality private client legal services. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys responsibility, autonomy, and building long-term client relationships.

You will manage a varied caseload from instruction through to completion, providing clear, compassionate, and practical legal advice throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private client matters from start to finish
• Drafting wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and trust documentation
• Handling probate and estate administration matters
• Providing clear, empathetic, and professional advice to clients
• Maintaining accurate client records and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Building and nurturing strong, long-term client relationships
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the wider team

About You

• Previous experience in a private client fee earning role (Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced Paralegal)
• Strong knowledge of wills, probate, trusts, and estate administration
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident managing a busy caseload independently
• Professional, approachable, and proactive in your approach

What’s on Offer

• Private Client Fee Earner role within a respected Sunderland-based law firm
• Permanent, full-time position
• Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE)
• Friendly, supportive, and professional working environment
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
• Long-term stability within a reputable and well-established practice

If you’re a Private Client Fee Earner looking for your next step within a supportive firm where client care and professional standards come first, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the team at Gillespie Recruitment to find out more.