Legal Executive / Legal Counsel / Solicitor – (Probate / Private Client)

JOB TITLE: Legal Executive / Legal Counsel / Solicitor – (Probate, Private Client)
LOCATION: Berkshire (Hybrid – 3 days on-site, 2 days from home)
SALARY: £35K- – £60K (DOE)

THE ROLE: We’re looking for a Private Client Lawyer / Legal Executive / Solicitor with a minimum of two year’s experience to help deliver modern, efficient and empathetic probate and estate administration services

Managing your own caseload of probate matters, your role will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of probate and estate administration matters from instruction through to distribution.
• Providing expert legal advice on probate, inheritance tax and private client matters.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents including IHT forms, grant applications and estate accounts.
• Ensuring compliance with probate law, SRA regulations and internal governance standards.
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues and paralegals.

ABOUT YOU:

• A lawyer / Legal Executive / Solicitor with a minimum of two year’s experience in probate or private client law.
• Someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and is excited by the future of legal services.
• A confident communicator who can support clients through emotionally sensitive situations with empathy and clarity.
• Proven experience managing end to end probate and estate administration cases.
• Ability to handle complex or high value estates with minimal supervision.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys contributing to a positive team culture.

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