A well-established law firm with offices in Bristol and Bath is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Locum Solicitor to join the team from the start of September 2026.

The role will focus primarily on Wills, Probate and Trusts, and would suit a confident Private Client Solicitor who can step into an established team and manage a caseload independently.

This is a flexible hybrid locum opportunity, offering a mixture of office and remote working.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a varied Private Client caseload, including:

• Drafting and advising on Wills, including more complex matters.

• Advising clients on Probate and Estate Administration.

• Dealing with taxable and non-taxable estates.

• Advising on and administering Trusts.

• Advising trustees and beneficiaries.

• Estate planning and succession planning.

• Inheritance Tax planning and related matters.

• Dealing with intestacy and associated estate administration.

• Liaising with executors, trustees, beneficiaries and other professional advisers.

• Managing your own caseload from instruction through to completion.

• Providing clear, practical and client-focused legal advice.

• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

well-established law firm in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with Legal Aid experience to join their team on a locum basis, commencing in early September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor who is confident managing their own caseload and can quickly integrate into an established family team.

The role offers hybrid working, providing flexibility between office and remote working.

Daily Duties:

The successful candidate will handle a varied family law caseload, with a particular focus on Legal Aid-funded work, including:

• Managing a caseload of publicly & Privately funded family matters.

• Advising and representing clients in relation to family breakdown and associated issues.

• Experience of private and public children matters.

• Dealing with applications and proceedings involving children.

• Domestic abuse-related family work.

• Care proceedings and other public law matters, where experienced.

• Divorce and financial remedy matters, where required.

• Preparing court applications, statements and other legal documentation.

• Conducting advocacy at hearings where appropriate.

• Liaising with clients, barristers, Cafcass, social services and other professionals.

• Ensuring Legal Aid applications, funding and billing requirements are dealt with correctly.

• Managing cases from initial instruction through to conclusion.

• Maintaining accurate case records and complying with regulatory and firm procedures.

A well-established law firm in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Private Client Locum Solicitor to join their team on a temporary basis, commencing in early September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Private Client Solicitor who can quickly integrate into an established team and manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.

The role offers hybrid working, providing flexibility between office and remote working.

Daily Duties:

The successful candidate will handle a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Wills, including complex and high-value Wills.

• Lasting Powers of Attorney.

• Probate and estate administration.

• Administration of taxable and non-taxable estates.

• Estate planning and inheritance tax matters.

• Trusts and trust administration.

• Advising on lifetime gifts and succession planning.

• Court of Protection matters, where required.

• Advising clients on asset protection and wealth preservation.

• Dealing with intestacy and contested estate matters where appropriate.

• Liaising with executors, beneficiaries, trustees and other professional advisers.

• Managing your own caseload from initial instruction through to completion.

• Providing high-quality, practical and commercially focused advice to clients.

• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.

Temporis Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with a highly regarded firm based in the west of Essex who are looking to recruit a permanent addition to their conveyancing team. 

Caseload details:

• Handling a caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including the sale and purchase of both leasehold and freehold properties

Role details:

• Hybrid working is available

• Successful candidate MUST be able to fun a file from start to finish

• Salary dependent on experience 

Temporis Legal Recruitment are delighted to be working with a highly regarded and long established East London firm who are looking for a private client solicitor to join them on a full time basis

The successful candidate will carry out the following duties:

• Advising clients on a range of private client matters, including wills, trusts and estate administration

• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations

• Conducting negotiations on behalf of clients to achieve favourable outcomes

• Managing a diverse caseload efficiently while maintaining high standards of client care

• Liaising with third parties such as financial institutions, tax authorities, and other solicitors as necessary 

• Keeping abreast of changes in legislation affecting private client work and implement best practices within the firm

• Providing guidance on tax implications and strategies related to estate planning

The successful candidate should have the following skills:

• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to advocate effectively for clients' interests

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear client interactions and documentation

• Attention to detail and strong organisational abilities to manage multiple cases simultaneously

• A proactive approach to problem solving, with the capability to think critically under pressure 

• Empathy and interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds

• A solid understanding of relevant legislation and best practices in private client law