Private Client Solicitor – Wills & Probate Growth Role

Factory 8 Consultancy Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Factory 8 Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Wills & Probate specialist to join its Private Client team in London/Greater London. The role focuses on managing client instructions, drafting Wills (including trusts), and handling probate and estate administration with a growing practice.

We welcome candidates with 2–4 years PQE, paralegal background, or CILEX qualification, who are keen to develop and take on increasing responsibility in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ PQE preferred; strong paralegal experience considered.
• CILEX qualification or STEP Diploma encouraged.
• Experience in Wills, probate and estate administration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and liaise with beneficiaries, HMRC and professional referrers.
• Draft Wills, including those incorporating trusts.
• Prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Probate and estate administration.
• Prepare IHT400 inheritance tax accounts.
• Understand inheritance tax rules and calculations.
• Trust administration experience is advantageous.

Skills

Wills & Probate

Caseload management

Drafting Wills

Lasting Power of Attorney

IHT400 submissions

Education

CILEX qualified

STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates

Job description

Factory 8 Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Wills & Probate specialist to join its Private Client team in London/Greater London. The role focuses on managing client instructions, drafting Wills (including trusts), and handling probate and estate administration with a growing practice.

We welcome candidates with 2–4 years PQE, paralegal background, or CILEX qualification, who are keen to develop and take on increasing responsibility in a supportive team.