Senior Wills & Probate Solicitor (Hybrid)

Citizens Advice Mid Mercia; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

5% pension contribution

Job summary

Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is recruiting a Wills & Probate solicitor with 3-5 years’ experience in estate administration. The role includes will drafting, probate grant applications, and estate asset liquidation within a hybrid working model that requires attendance at Derby City and South Derbyshire offices.

The service aims to deliver accessible, fair-priced legal advice through CA Legal Advice, reinvesting profits into community services. Start ASAP with rolling recruitment until filled.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in estate administration is required.
• Experience drafting wills and handling probate/grant applications preferred.
• Ability to manage complex private client matters with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft wills, codicils, and mirrors for individuals and couples.
• Apply for grants of probate and letters of administration.
• Advise on estate planning, taxation and trust matters where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate file records and time entries in the case management system.

Skills

Estate administration

Wills drafting

Client communication

Education

Solicitor (SRA)

Job description

Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is recruiting a Wills & Probate solicitor with 3-5 years’ experience in estate administration. The role includes will drafting, probate grant applications, and estate asset liquidation within a hybrid working model that requires attendance at Derby City and South Derbyshire offices.

The service aims to deliver accessible, fair-priced legal advice through CA Legal Advice, reinvesting profits into community services. Start ASAP with rolling recruitment until filled.