Probate Solicitor Manager

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Sussex is looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to manage probate cases. This role offers a friendly environment with ample development opportunities and a generous benefits package, including private medical insurance and a bonus structure. You will work on a hybrid basis, with the option for part-time applications. If you're passionate about probate law and client care, this could be your next career step.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Long-term sickness cover

Annual health checks

Regular staff events

Local and legal discounts

Parking space

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in probate law.
• Solid understanding of estate administration and tax responsibilities.
• Experience in managing or mentoring junior staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee probate cases.
• Advise clients on estate administration and legal responsibilities.
• Interpret Wills and handle intestacy cases.

Skills

Probate law knowledge

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor with a particular interest in Probate?
Do you want to work for a firm who genuinely care about their staff, have high quality work and offer THE best benefits package in Sussex?
The successful Probate Manager or Private Client Solicitor will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Manage and oversee probate cases
• Advise client on estate administration, inheritance tax and legal responsibilities for executors and administrators
• Apply for grants of probate through the probate registry
• Interpret Wills and advise on the distribution of assets
• Handle intestacy cases
• Distribute estate assets
• Managing and mentoring junior staff
• Liaise with third parties (e.g. HMRC, banks, estate agents etc.)
• Keep up to date with changes in probate law and tax legislation

The successful Probate Manager or Private Client Solicitor will join a fun and friendly environment where you will enjoy regular 1-2-1s with Partners and senior managers; on-going training and development and have a clear career path. You will be supported by excellent Paralegal/Legal Assistant support and enjoy working in beautiful offices just outside of Brighton.
To be considered, the successful Probate Manager or Private Client Solicitor will offer the following background/skill set:

• Be a qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE
• Demonstrate solid technical knowledge relating to Probate law within England and Wales
• Be a keen team player
• Ideally to have managed/mentored junior staff (not essential)
• Be client centric with excellent communication skills

Along with a generous salary (which is regularly reviewed), there is a bonus structure and a benefits package which includes (but is not limited to):

• Private medical insurance
• Long-term sickness/injury cover, ensuring that up to 75% of salary is paid for up to 5 years
• Death in service
• Pension
• Annual health checks, flu vaccinations
• Regular staff parties and events - there is a dedicated social committee in place
• Local discounts
• Legal discounts
• Parking space
• etc.

The successful Probate Manager or Private Client Solicitor will be able to work on a hybrid basis (maximum 2 days working from home) and part-time applications may be considered.
If you think this might be your next step, please get in touch today!
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