Probate Solicitor

Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors seeks an experienced Solicitor to join their Wills and Probate Team in Darlington, England. The role involves managing various private client matters, including wills and estate administration. Candidates should have over 5 years of PQE, be able to work independently, and possess strong communication skills. The firm fosters a supportive environment for professional development and offers career progression opportunities. This is an exciting chance to join an award-winning firm well-respected in the North of England.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in a Probate department.
• Ambitious and enthusiastic, able to work independently.
• Flexible in approach and demonstrable communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on private client matters including wills and estate administration.
• Support marketing and business generation.
• Create business contacts through networking.

Skills

Experience working in a busy Probate department

Team working skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Salary

Salary: £ Competitive salary – negotiable, dependent upon experience

Experience

Experience: 5 years + PQE

About us

Chadwick Lawrence is a leading local law firm with a successful and growing Probate team.

We provide a supportive environment for career development, offering exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are looking to recruit and develop talented people to achieve their potential – and who will help us achieve ours in return.

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Solicitor to work within the Wills and Probate Team at our Darlington office.

The successful candidate will work on a range of private client matters including the Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, grant only probates, estate administration and tax/trust advice.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of private client matters including the Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, grant only probates, estate administration and tax/trust advice.
• Support marketing of the firm’s services within the community and business generation; create business contacts through networking.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and be flexible in approach to work.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy Probate department.
• Ambitious, enthusiastic and able to work independently.
• Team working skills and ability to work with other fee earners within the team.

Benefits

Chadwick Lawrence actively promotes a culture that supports a happy and enjoyable team working environment known internally as the Chadwick Lawrence Way. We offer excellent career progression opportunities through a structured fee‑earner progression scheme.

Having recently won several awards, this is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive firm that is well respected in the North of England.