Probate Lawyer – Private Client

Probate Lawyer – Braintree

Due to growth, we are recruiting a Probate Lawyer (around 3 years PQE) based at Braintree. The role is open to full or part-time working patterns.

The Braintree office is a well-established Private Client hub. You will work alongside a Senior Associate managing an existing caseload while developing it further, and alongside our Private Client team which includes Fee Earners, Will Drafters, a Tax Specialist and a strong legal support team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a full caseload of probate and estate administration matters, from start to finish.
• Assisting clients in fixed-fee interviews where appropriate.
• Working with the commercial team to answer queries on estate administration issues.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal procedures.
• Supervising and supporting junior staff where appropriate.
• Assisting with business development and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Contributing to the growth and reputation of the Private Client department.

Experience & Qualifications

Solicitor or Legal Executive with 1–3 years PQE dealing with estate administration.

• A solid understanding of administering estates.
• Experience with Inheritance Tax calculations.

Desired Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to impart key information in an easily understood manner.
• Self-motivated, organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
• Proactive thinker.
• Team player.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• A supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment in an experienced and growing team.
• 28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
• Medicash cashback scheme after 1 year’s service.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance programme and various physical and mental wellbeing support services, including virtual GP access 24/7.
• Family-friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay and family events leave.
• Company sick pay.
• Cycle scheme.

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