Wills and Probate Fee Earner

Sort Legal Limited; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks’ annual leave

Private healthcare perks

Health cashback plan

24/7 advice line

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Hybrid working

Wellbeing support

Discounts & rewards platform

Annual salary review & discretionary

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a motivated Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to manage a varied caseload in Ripley, UK. The role combines client relationship work with team collaboration and firm-wide initiatives.

You will supervise junior staff, handle Wills, Probate, LPAs, and Court of Protection matters, and ensure compliance with GDPR and AML. The role offers hybrid working options, a strong emphasis on work–life balance, and progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5–10 years PQE in Private Client matters.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experienced in managing workloads, meeting deadlines, and achieving billing targets.
• Skilled in building and maintaining professional relationships with clients and contacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, methodical, accurate, and IT proficient.
• Empathetic, client-focused, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Good understanding of AML and GDPR requirements.
• Alignment with the firm’s ethos and heritage.
• Satisfactory DBS, credit, reference, and ID checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters (Wills, Probate, LPAs, Court of Protection).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and external contacts.
• Uphold and promote the firm’s image and reputation.
• Support colleagues with marketing, training, and initiatives.
• Supervise and assist junior staff, including recruitment and training.
• Use case management, billing, and financial systems effectively.
• Work flexibly to complete tasks and undertake other duties.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration across the firm.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR.

Skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Billing targets

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Empathy and proactivity

AML & GDPR knowledge

Ethos alignment

DBS checks

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive qualification

Job description

Ripley, United Kingdom | Posted on 30/09/2026

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection cases.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and external contacts.
• Uphold and promote the firm’s positive image and reputation.
• Support colleagues, Directors, and Heads of Department with marketing, training, and other initiatives.
• Supervise and assist junior and support staff, including recruitment and training where required.
• Use case management, billing, and financial systems effectively.
• Work flexibly to complete tasks and undertake other duties as appropriate.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration across the firm.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.
• Adhere to firm policies on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Safety, and Anti-Money Laundering.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5–10 years PQE in Private Client matters
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experienced in managing workloads, meeting deadlines, and achieving billing targets
• Skilled in building and maintaining professional relationships with clients and contacts
• Excellent written and verbal communication, methodical, accurate, and IT proficient
• Empathetic, client-focused, self-motivated, and proactive
• Good understanding of AML and GDPR requirements
• Alignment with the firm’s ethos and heritage
• Satisfactory DBS, credit, reference, and ID checks.

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Option to sell annual leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Health cashback plan (optical, dental, etc.)
• 24/7 advice line and confidential counselling
• Discounts and rewards platform
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Strong commitment to work–life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted legal services
• Free refreshments and wellbeing support
• Charity of the Year initiatives
• Annual salary review and discretionary bonus schemes

If you are a motivated and experienced Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to join a supportive and professional team, we would love to hear from you.