Private Client Locum
Job description
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A well established firm is seeking a Private Client Locum to support its Somerset office following a member of staff going off on long term sick leave. This is a short term assignment offering flexibility and a varied Private Client caseload, with a supportive team in place.
The Role
The successful locum will manage a general Private Client caseload, providing continuity and support to the department during this period. The firm offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring attendance in the Somerset office 1–2 days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely.
Typical Work Includes
• Wills and Codicils
• Probate and estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• General Private Client advisory work
Candidate Requirements
• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced Private Client Locum
• Strong all round Private Client experience
• Able to manage files independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working on a hybrid basis
• Available to start as soon as possible
Working Arrangements
• Assignment duration: 3–6 months
• Ideally full time, though 3 days per week minimum will be considered
• Hybrid working: 1–2 days in the Exeter office, remainder remote
• Supportive and well structured team environment
Why Apply?
This role offers flexibility, immediate work, and the opportunity to support a reputable practice without long term commitment — ideal for an experienced locum seeking a balanced, short term assignment in the South West.
How to Apply:
Contact Alicia Forde on or email quoting Job Ref: 215303709
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your Private Client experience prominently as this is the core requirement for this Somerset locum role
📊 Quantify your caseload experience: 'Managed 45+ probate cases with average £180k estate values'
🌐 Emphasise your hybrid working capabilities and self-management skills for remote work days
🎯 Showcase your availability for immediate start as the firm needs urgent cover for sick leave
🤝 Mention your experience with varied Private Client work including Wills, LPAs and estate administration
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- •Managed 65+ Private Client matters including Wills, Probate and LPA cases with average estate values of £240k
- •Provided locum cover for 4-month period maintaining 98% client satisfaction across varied Private Client caseload
- •Administered complex estate worth £1.2M involving overseas assets and inheritance tax planning within 8-month timeframe
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Dear Hiring Manager,
The Legists' Private Client Locum position in Somerset aligns perfectly with my expertise in Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney, combined with my proven ability to provide seamless cover during staff absences.
My background in Private Client law includes managing diverse caseloads independently, from straightforward Will drafting to complex estate administrations. I am comfortable with hybrid working arrangements and can maintain high service standards whether in the office or working remotely.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you approach complex probate administrations with multiple beneficiaries?
- ›What's your process for drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney?
- ›How do you handle inheritance tax calculations in estate administration?
- ›Describe your experience with contentious probate matters
- ›What case management systems have you used for Private Client work?
Behavioural
- ›How do you manage your workload when working independently with minimal supervision?
- ›Describe a time when you had to quickly adapt to a new firm's procedures as a locum
- ›How do you maintain client relationships when working remotely?
- ›Tell me about a challenging estate administration case you managed
- ›How do you ensure continuity of service when covering for absent colleagues?
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
How do you manage your workload when working independently with minimal supervision?
Describe a time when you had to quickly adapt to a new firm's procedures as a locum