Wills & Probate Solicitor, North Belfast, Suit NQ 5 years PQE
Overview
Pathway Legal is delighted to be working with a highly respected and long-established law firm based in North Belfast in the appointment of a Solicitor to join their Private Client team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor up to 5 years PQE who is keen to develop a long-term career specialising in Wills and Probate within a prestigious and supportive practice.
The successful candidate will join a well-regarded firm with a strong reputation for client care and high-quality legal services across Northern Ireland. The role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload while working closely with experienced practitioners in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Wills & Estate Planning
- Drafting Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Trust documentation
- Advising clients on estate planning and succession matters
- Providing clear and practical advice tailored to clients individual circumstances
Probate & Estate Administration
- Managing probate and estate administration files from instruction through to completion
- Preparing applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration
- Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions and third parties throughout the process
Client Relationship Management
- Delivering an exceptional standard of client service
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Handling sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy
Essential Skills and Experience
- Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland or due to qualify shortly
- NQ to 5 years PQE with exposure to Private Client, Wills or Probate work
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and file management abilities
- Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and efficiently
- A genuine interest in developing a specialist career in Wills and Probate
Whats on Offer
- Opportunity to join a prestigious and highly regarded North Belfast law firm
- Strong long-term career prospects within Private Client law
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
- Exposure to high-quality and varied client work
At Pathway, we treat all applications with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
In line with GDPR regulations, your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes, stored securely and never shared without your consent. You can request to have your data removed at any time
Skills:
Wills & Probate wills & estate probate solicitor
WHJS1_NI
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Overview
Pathway Legal is delighted to be working with a highly respected and long-established law firm based in North Belfast in the appointment of a Solicitor to join their Private Client team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor up to 5 years PQE who is keen to develop a long-term career specialising in Wills and Probate within a prestigious and supportive practice.
The successful candidate will join a well-regarded firm with a strong reputation for client care and high-quality legal services across Northern Ireland. The role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload while working closely with experienced practitioners in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Wills & Estate Planning
- Drafting Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Trust documentation
- Advising clients on estate planning and succession matters
- Providing clear and practical advice tailored to clients individual circumstances
Probate & Estate Administration
- Managing probate and estate administration files from instruction through to completion
- Preparing applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration
- Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions and third parties throughout the process
Client Relationship Management
- Delivering an exceptional standard of client service
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Handling sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy
Essential Skills and Experience
- Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland or due to qualify shortly
- NQ to 5 years PQE with exposure to Private Client, Wills or Probate work
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and file management abilities
- Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and efficiently
- A genuine interest in developing a specialist career in Wills and Probate
Whats on Offer
- Opportunity to join a prestigious and highly regarded North Belfast law firm
- Strong long-term career prospects within Private Client law
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
- Exposure to high-quality and varied client work
At Pathway, we treat all applications with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
In line with GDPR regulations, your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes, stored securely and never shared without your consent. You can request to have your data removed at any time
Skills:Wills & Probate wills & estate probate solicitor
WHJS1_NI
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