Senior Probate Specialist – High-Value Estates

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

24 days holiday

Hybrid working

Group pension

Life assurance 3x salary

Perkbox membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Vehicle Leasing

Financial study support

Discounted legal services

Social events

Charity fundraising

Job summary

QED Legal LLP in Huddersfield is seeking an experienced Probate Specialist to join its Private Client team. You will manage a high-quality caseload of complex, high-value estates and provide expert advice through the entire administration process.

The role requires strong technical probate knowledge, ability to handle large cases independently, and excellent client service. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of probate, estate administration, inheritance tax and trusts.
• Experience managing a caseload independently from instruction through to completion.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full estate administration process from instruction through to distribution.
• Handle high-value and complex estates involving business interests, trusts and overseas assets.
• Prepare Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.
• Advise executors, trustees and beneficiaries.
• Prepare inheritance tax returns and liaise with HMRC.
• Identify inheritance tax planning opportunities during administration.
• Prepare estate accounts and arrange distributions.
• Deal with contested estates and IPR 1975 claims where appropriate.
• Collaborate with accountants, financial advisers and other professionals.
• Build strong relationships with high-net-worth clients and referrers.
• Support growth and development of the Private Client team.

Skills

Probate and estate admin

Client service

High-net-worth work

Strong communication

Education

Solicitor / STEP-qualified

Job description

QED Legal LLP in Huddersfield is seeking an experienced Probate Specialist to join its Private Client team. You will manage a high-quality caseload of complex, high-value estates and provide expert advice through the entire administration process.

The role requires strong technical probate knowledge, ability to handle large cases independently, and excellent client service. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.