Hybrid Probate Solicitor

CRA Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Pension up to 10% employer contrib.

28 days holiday (32 with service)

Wellbeing benefits

Coaching and study leave

Discounts on products and services

Hybrid work with 1-2 office days

Job summary

CRA Consulting is recruiting a Probate Solicitor/Fee Earner for a hybrid role across Manchester and other locations. The package includes £40,000 - £65,000 plus a bonus and a permanent, full-time contract.

You will manage probate cases end-to-end with AI-enabled processes and a case management system, communicating with clients by phone and email. The firm supports career growth, offers a strong tech-enabled environment, and provides hybrid working with 1-2 office days per week.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive in private practice (CILEX or STEP) or equivalent probate experience.
• Ability to manage a varied probate caseload with initiative and organisation.
• Client-focused with the ability to build relationships remotely.

Responsibilities

• Manage a own caseload of probate cases from start to finish with AI-enabled tools.
• Use the case management system to record information accurately.
• Engage with clients mainly by telephone and email.
• Collaborate with expert support and admin to develop your skills.
• Mentor junior team members using your legal knowledge.

Skills

Client focus

Prioritisation

Organisation

Remote relationships

Education

CILEX or STEP qualification

probate experience

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Probate Solicitor/Fee Earner (Hybrid working)

Bristol, Sheffield, Stratford Upon-Avon or Manchester

£40,000 - £65,000 + Bonus

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the business/role:

Our client is a leading National law firm with a strong reputation for continuously delivering excellent service to its clientele.

Their legal team is the number one market leader in probate. Here you’ll do work that matters. An organisation with a purpose beyond profit, and by contributing to our success you’ll help us to realise our vision of a fairer world.

Our client is committed to providing an exceptional client experience and the opportunity for you to build a rewarding career with them

In this role, you’ll manage a varied caseload of probate cases from start to finish, with a client-focussed approach to targets. You won’t need to bring a following of clients with you as the firm will source new work for you. You’ll also be supported by the firms innovative legal technology – with AI enabled processes supporting the firms legal technology platform and additional plans ahead, so there’s never been a more exciting time to join!

The probate team has seen significant growth over the past year allowing for plenty of opportunities for further career growth and development.

What your role will involve:

• Manage your own caseload of probate cases varying in complexity from start to finish, with support of a case management system and AI tools
• Use our case management system to make sure information is recorded accurately
• Engage with clients mainly by telephone and email
• Work collaboratively with expert support from the team to continually develop your legal skills, administrative support will also be provided
• Use your legal knowledge to mentor more junior members of the team

The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package:

• an annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and business performance)
• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service)
• wellbeing benefits to support your physical financial and mental health
• coaching, training, and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
• discounts on products and services
• Hybrid working with 1-2 office days per week dependent upon experience

About you:

• A qualified as a solicitor or legal executive in private practice (CILEX or STEP qualification), or have the equivalent experience in probate law. Ideally circa 3PQE+
• The ability to use your initiative and effectively prioritise and organise your work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment
• A client-focused approach with the ability to build positive relationships in a remote setting