Probate Fee Earner / Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Alnwick; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday leave

Pension

Life assurance

Attendance bonus

Free parking

Gym membership discounts

Staff benefits and reward schemes

Job summary

Clayton Legal is seeking a Probate Solicitor or Fee Earner with 3+ years' experience to take ownership of their caseload and build a client base. You will advise on Wills, LPAs, Probate and Administration of Estates, with exposure to Court of Protection matters and the Mental Capacity Act.

The firm offers hybrid working, ongoing training and clear opportunities for progression within a supportive Private Client team, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Solicitor or qualified CILEX with at least 3 years' relevant experience.
• Strong experience across Wills, LPAs and Probate/Administration of Estates.
• Good knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act; Court of Protection experience is advantageous.
• STEP accreditation would be desirable.
• A genuine interest in developing your career within Private Client.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and advise clients across Wills, LPAs, Probate and Administration of Estates.
• Exposure to Court of Protection matters and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Work independently, manage deadlines and deliver a professional, personable service, with backing from an experienced team.

Education

Solicitor or qualified CILEX

Job description

Are you a Probate Solicitor or Fee Earner with 3+ years' experience looking for a role where you can take ownership of your work, build your client base and have genuine opportunities to progress?

A leading regional law firm is looking to strengthen its Probate team in Greater Manchester, offering a varied caseload, hybrid working and the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and established legal team.

The Role

You’ll manage your own caseload and advise clients across a broad range of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Administration of Estates, with exposure to Court of Protection matters and the Mental Capacity Act.

You’ll be trusted to work independently, manage deadlines and deliver a professional, personable service, while having the backing of an experienced team around you.

What They’re Looking For

• Solicitor or Qualified CILEX with at least 3 years' relevant experience
• Strong experience across Wills, LPAs and Probate/Administration of Estates
• Good knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act; Court of Protection experience is advantageous
• STEP accreditation would be desirable
• A genuine interest in developing your career within Private Client

Why Consider It?

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than simply managing a caseload. The firm offers hybrid working, ongoing training and development, internal workshops and clear opportunities for progression for someone ambitious and willing to take ownership of their career.

The benefits package includes a competitive salary, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, birthday leave, pension, life assurance, attendance bonus, free parking, gym membership discounts and a range of additional staff benefits and reward schemes.

• competitive salary
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• birthday leave
• pension
• life assurance
• attendance bonus
• free parking
• gym membership discounts
• range of additional staff benefits and reward schemes