Probate Executive – Elite City Law Firm

Company: The Stephen James Partnership
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Location: London
Job Description:

A leading City law firm is seeking a Probate Executive to join its highly regarded Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual with 2+ years’ probate experience to work on a broad range of estate administration matters within a prestigious and supportive environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing probate and estate administration matters from inception to completion
  • Preparing inheritance tax forms and probate applications
  • Liaising with executors, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and third parties
  • Drafting legal documentation and client correspondence
  • Assisting on complex private client and high-net-worth estate matters
  • Maintaining accurate file management and ensuring compliance procedures are followed

The successful candidate will have:

  • Ideally 2+ years’ experience within probate or private client law
  • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
  • The ability to manage a busy workload effectively
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills
  • Prior experience within a reputable private client team

In return, the firm offers exposure to high-quality work, excellent career progression opportunities, and a collaborative team culture within an elite City environment.

Posted: May 23rd, 2026