Probate Solicitor

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Private Client Solicitor - Probate

£32,000 - £65,000

Offices across the UK

1 day a week in office or once every fortnight D.O.E

A Probate Solicitor is required to join the market leader in Probate in the country. Due to the success and increase in demand, the team has undergone a large expansion plan and has doubled in size with profits up by 163%.

This role would be ideally suited to someone who has worked in a private practice or in house setting.

With offices based across the North West, Yorkshire, Bristol and the West Midlands, you have the opportunity to be based in any of the offices for 1 day per week. With a great work-life balance and no business development, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to progress their career.

As the Probate Solicitor you will:

Handle your own caseload of taxable probate matters
Work collaboratively across the team and support junior members of the team where appropriate
Engage with clients by telephone and provide an excellent customer experience
Have targets based on progression of cases rather than chargeable hour targets, so more achievable

As the Probate Solicitor you will have:

Qualified as a Solicitor / Legal Executive or equivalent (STEP qualification will be considered and qualified by experience candidates )
Experience of conducting probate matters in a private practice or inhouse setting
Ability to prioritise workloads and strong client care skills
No need for business development, the name sells itself

The Probate Solicitor role will offer:

Clear career progression structure with 6-month targets to progress your career and salary
Flexible working 1 day office or once fortnightly D.O.E and part time candidates will be considered
Opportunity to join one of the market leaders in probate with a strong team structure and support
Annual bonus scheme and yearly salary reviews
Pension contributions up to 10%
Wellbeing benefits for financial and health
Discounts on products and services up to 20%
Working in a collaborative and inclusive environment

These roles are based on a grading system so candidates at all levels are asked to apply as Associate / Senior and Leading Lawyer roles in Probate team are available and candidates will be graded in interview.

For more information, please contact either Chelsey Saxon, Danielle Twiss or Zac Carter. Please apply now to avoid missing out on this great opportunity

Synonyms: Probate Lawyer, Private Client Solicitor, In-House Lawyer

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