Probate Solicitor

TSR Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal is seeking a Probate Solicitor or experienced Probate Fee Earner to join its growing specialist probate team. The role offers a flexible hybrid setup with 1-2 days per week in Birmingham and potential to become more remote.

You will manage a diverse caseload across probate and estate administration, delivering exceptional client service while leveraging AI-enabled processes and modern technology to support colleagues and clients.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ+) or CILEX Lawyer, STEP qualification, or equivalent probate experience.
• Experience managing probate matters and running a caseload autonomously.
• Ability to use initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of probate and estate administration from instruction to completion.
• Deliver high level of client service and maintain strong relationships.
• Use modern case management system to handle case information accurately.
• Communicate with clients primarily by phone and email.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administrative support.
• Mentor junior team members where appropriate.
• Manage workload in a busy, high-volume environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Client relationships

Initiative

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor (NQ+)

CILEX Lawyer

STEP qualification

Job description

Probate Solicitor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Probate Solicitor or experienced Probate Fee Earner to join a growing and forward-thinking specialist legal team on a flexible Hybrid setup, 1-2 days a week in Birmingham, with the scope to become more remote.

This role is available at a variety of levels and offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload while benefiting from excellent support, modern legal technology and genuine opportunities for career development.

The firm has a strong focus on delivering an exceptional client experience and is continuing to invest in both its people and technology. You will join a growing probate team and work within an innovative environment where technology, including AI-enabled processes, is helping to streamline estate administration and support colleagues.

The Role

As a Probate Solicitor, you will:

• Manage your own caseload of probate and estate administration matters from instruction through to completion, with cases varying in complexity.
• Deliver a high level of client service and maintain strong relationships throughout the process.
• Use a modern case management system to accurately manage and record case information.
• Communicate with clients primarily via telephone and email.
• Work collaboratively with experienced colleagues and dedicated administrative support.
• Use your legal knowledge and experience to support and mentor more junior members of the team where appropriate.
• Manage your workload effectively within a busy, fast-paced and high-volume environment.

About You

This opportunity would suit a Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced Probate Fee Earner with:

• Qualification as a Solicitor (NQ+) or CILEX Lawyer, STEP qualification, or equivalent experience within probate and estate administration.
• Previous experience managing probate matters and running a caseload with a degree of autonomy.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to use initiative and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A client-focused approach and excellent communication skills.
• The ability to build positive client relationships, including when working remotely.