Private ClientProbate Solicitor / Legal Executive

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join an established Private Client department within a respected regional firm. If you thrive in a busy yet structured environment, and are looking to take ownership of your caseload while working in a friendly and client-focussed team, this could be the ideal next move.
\nThe firm is a well-regarded regional practice with multiple offices across the North West, offering national-reach advice from a client-centred, modern high-street law firm platform. The Private Client team forms part of a broader full-service legal offering, underpinned by strong values, professional accreditations and a commitment to excellence in client care. The firm’s positioning and structure offer a great opportunity to build or continue a successful career in Private Client work.
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\nKey Responsibilities

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• Manage a full caseload of Private Client matters, with a strong emphasis on probate work.
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• Advise and handle matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and Probate.
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• Work autonomously, with support, to progress cases from instruction to conclusion.
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• Communicate professionally, build rapport with clients and act as an ambassador for the firm’s values and reputation.
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• Collaborate with the wider Private Client team to deliver seamless service and consistent client care.
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\nCandidate Profile:

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• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a specialism in Private Client work.
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• Ideally 3+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) within a Private Client environment.
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• Proven ability to manage a busy caseload across Wills, LPAs and Probate matters.
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• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; confident liaising with clients and professional contacts.
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• Organised, proactive and committed to delivering a high standard of client service.
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\nWhat’s On Offer

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• Strong training and development program to deepen your skills and support career growth.
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• A clear career progression path in a firm that genuinely supports its people.
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• A friendly, collaborative working culture in which your input is valued.
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• Innovative holiday accrual system and attractive working benefits reflecting the firm’s commitment to employee wellbeing.
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• A chance to work within a Private Client department that is both busy and well-structured.
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