Legal Executive / Legal Counsel / Solicitor - (Probate / Private Client)
Posted 21 hours 56 minutes ago by eNL Legal Recruitment
£30,000 - £60,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Berkshire, Maidenhead, United Kingdom, SL6 0
Job Description
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 servicesManaging 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.
- 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.