Probate Solicitor

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Part-time options

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Dress down Fridays

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking a Probate Solicitor to join a growing team in Bury. The role offers hybrid working with three days in the office and the remainder remote, with part-time flexibility for the right candidate.

You will manage a varied probate caseload, advise on estate administration and inheritance matters, and handle probate applications while maintaining high professional standards under SRA regulations. Proclaim/Hoowla/FileMaker experience desirable.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with post-qualification probate experience.
• Strong knowledge of probate procedures and estate administration.
• Ability to manage caseload independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of probate matters from instruction through to completion
• Advising clients on estate administration, wills, and inheritance matters
• Preparing and submitting probate applications and related documentation
• Liaising with executors, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and HMRC
• Ensuring all work is conducted in compliance with SRA standards and regulations
• Providing clear, professional advice while maintaining high standards of client care

Skills

Caseload management

Client communication

SRA standards

Time management

Independent working

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Tools

Proclaim

Hoowla

FileMaker

Excel

Job description

Our Client is seeking a Probate Solicitor to join their growing team in Bury.

The role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of three days per week in the office and the remainder worked remotely. Part-time and flexible working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of probate matters from instruction through to completion
• Advising clients on estate administration, wills, and inheritance matters
• Preparing and submitting probate applications and related documentation
• Liaising with executors, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and HMRC
• Ensuring all work is conducted in compliance with SRA standards and regulations
• Providing clear, professional advice while maintaining high standards of client care

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with relevant post-qualification experience in probate
• Strong knowledge of probate procedures, estate administration, and inheritance matters
• Ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards in line with SRA regulations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically Excel
• Experience with case management systems such as Proclaim, Hoowla, Filemaker desirable

What We Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Flexible and part-time working options considered
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Workplace pension scheme
• Dress down Fridays