Probate Lawyer – Private Client Growth & Training

GM Legal Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Free onsite parking

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

GM Legal Recruitment is seeking a Probate Lawyer/Solicitor (1-4 years' PQE) to join their Private Client team in Dorset. The role involves managing a varied caseload of probate and estate administration matters and offering exceptional advice to clients.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with strong communication, client care, and organisational skills, able to handle own caseload efficiently in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience handling probate and estate administration matters.
• Strong communication and client care skills.
• Ability to manage own caseload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of probate and estate administration matters from instruction through to completion.
• Preparing and submitting applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.
• Advising executors, administrators, trustees, and beneficiaries.
• Administering estates, including the collection and distribution of assets.
• Preparing estate accounts and related documentation.
• Advising on inheritance tax and related probate matters.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of the department.

Skills

Probate & estate administration

Client care

Caseload management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

GM Legal Recruitment is seeking a Probate Lawyer/Solicitor (1-4 years' PQE) to join their Private Client team in Dorset. The role involves managing a varied caseload of probate and estate administration matters and offering exceptional advice to clients.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with strong communication, client care, and organisational skills, able to handle own caseload efficiently in a supportive, collaborative environment.