Probate Solicitor

Ware & Kay Group; York and North Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme (eligible after

Cycle to work scheme

Discount on in-house services

Job summary

Ware & Kay Group in Malton is seeking a Probate Solicitor to manage a varied private client caseload, including wills, probate, estate administration, and lasting powers of attorney, with tax and trusts knowledge.

You will draft documents, investigate assets, prepare probate applications and HMRC submissions, and maintain records, billing and regulatory standards.

You will supervise staff, build client relationships, and contribute to referrals and practice development.

Qualifications

• Experience in private client work in a law firm and ability to explain complex issues clearly and sensitively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied private client caseload, delivering accurate advice and progressing matters.
• Draft legal documents, investigate estates and prepare probate applications and HMRC submissions.
• Build trusted client relationships, take ownership of time recording and billing, and maintain regulatory and quality standards.
• Guide support staff and junior colleagues on allocated matters, and contribute to referrals, networking and practice development.

Skills

Private client experience

Commercial judgement

Collaborative approach

Job description

Bring your expertise to life’s big decisions.

Good private client advice starts with understanding what matters to the person in front of you. As a Probate Solicitor at Ware and Kay in Malton, you will manage a varied private client caseload covering wills, probate, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, tax and trusts, combining technical expertise with clear, sensitive advice.

You will take responsibility for progressing matters, drafting and reviewing legal documents, investigating estate assets and liabilities, and preparing probate applications and HMRC submissions. Working with the Head of Private Client, you will manage client relationships, maintain accurate records and regulatory standards, and take ownership of time recording, billing and cost recovery.

The role also gives you an active part in the team’s work and development. You will delegate appropriately, supervise work on allocated matters and offer guidance to junior colleagues and support staff. Alongside your caseload, you will build relationships with clients and referrers, contribute to business development and identify practical ways to improve how matters are managed.

Make your next move matter

• Manage a varied private client caseload, delivering accurate advice and keeping matters progressing.
• Draft legal documents, investigate estates and prepare probate applications and HMRC submissions.
• Build trusted client relationships, take ownership of time recording and billing, and maintain regulatory and quality standards.
• Guide support staff and junior colleagues on allocated matters, and contribute to referrals, networking and practice development.

The expertise we are looking for

• A solicitor admitted in England and Wales with a current practising certificate, or an appropriately qualified CILEX lawyer or equivalent authorised lawyer with the practice rights required for the work.
• Relevant private client experience in a law firm and strong knowledge of the areas covered by the role.
• The ability to explain complex issues clearly and sensitively, alongside sound commercial judgement.
• A collaborative approach to delegation, developing colleagues and building professional relationships.

Build your next chapter around varied legal work, client relationships and the opportunity to contribute to the team’s development. CILEX and other authorised lawyer applicants will be considered under the appropriate professional title.

• 20 days annual leave plus 8 Statutory Bank Holiday’s (pro rata first year and if part-time) rising to 30 days (after time served) plus
• 3 additional days to be given between Boxing Day and New Year (pro-rata if part-time) plus
• Christmas Eve (where this falls on a normal working day)
• 1 day off for birthday (on successful completion of probation)
• Company pension scheme (eligible after 3 months employment)
• When the Firm has a bonus scheme in operation eligibility for this is after successfully completing a probation period
• Cycle to work scheme (after qualifying period)
• Employee referral scheme where you can earn up to £1,000 per person referred
• Discount of legal services (after qualifying period)
• Enhanced annual leave after qualifying period
• Subsidised Parking (Contact HR for further details)
• Discount on in house services on completion of 12 month’s service

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and assess applicants on the skills and experience relevant to the role. Please let us know if you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or an alternative application format.