Wills and Probate Solicitor, Birmingham Hybrid Working Excellent Benefits Career Progression

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave and birthday day

Training and professional development

Employee assistance programme

Death-in-service cover

Volunteer leave

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Wills and Probate Solicitor in Birmingham to join its Private Client team. The role involves handling Wills, Probate and Estate Administration matters within a growing department and to provide high-quality guidance to clients.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, draft Wills, advise on inheritance tax and trusts, and assist with lasting powers of attorney while collaborating with senior lawyers.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with Wills, Probate & Estate Administration experience.
• Capable of managing own caseload, including complex Private Client matters.
• Strong knowledge of inheritance tax and estate planning.
• Experience with vulnerable clients and bereavement situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Wills, Probate and Estate Administration matters, including high-value estates.
• Draft simple and complex Wills and advise on inheritance tax and estate planning.
• Advise on the creation and administration of Trusts.
• Prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney and provide broader Private Client advice.
• Handle Probate and Estate Administration from instruction to conclusion.
• Work with senior lawyers on complex matters.
• Build strong client relationships and provide sensitive guidance during difficult times.
• Support and supervise junior colleagues where appropriate.

Skills

Wills & Probate experience

Client care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualified in England & Wales

Job description

Wills and Probate Solicitor, Birmingham Hybrid Working Excellent Benefits Career Progression

The Firm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Wills and Probate Solicitor to join the growing Private Client department of a highly regarded national law firm in Birmingham.

With an established presence across England and a strong reputation for handling complex and sensitive legal matters, the firm offers an attractive alternative to a traditional high-street practice.

The Private Client department advises individuals and families on a broad range of matters, including complex estate administration, Wills, Trusts and estate planning. The nature of the firm's wider practice also creates opportunities to become involved in particularly interesting and high-value work.

The firm is continuing to invest in its Private Client offering, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a growing, well-supported department.

The Role

• Managing a varied caseload of Wills, Probate and Estate Administration matters, including complex and high-value estates.
• Drafting simple and complex Wills, advising on inheritance tax and wider estate planning considerations.
• Advising on the creation and administration of Trusts, including Trust registration requirements.
• Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and providing broader Private Client advice.
• Handling Probate and Estate Administration matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• Working closely with experienced senior lawyers on more complex matters.
• Building strong relationships with clients, providing clear and sensitive advice during what can often be difficult circumstances.
• Supporting and supervising junior colleagues where appropriate.

You

• A qualified Solicitor with experience in Wills, Probate and Estate Administration.
• Confident managing your own caseload, including more complex Private Client matters.
• Good technical knowledge of Wills, Trusts, inheritance tax and estate planning.
• Strong communication and client care skills, particularly when advising vulnerable clients or families dealing with bereavement.
• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively and is keen to contribute to the continued development of a growing department.
• Experience of contentious probate would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave allowance, plus an additional paid day off for your birthday.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme and death-in-service cover.
• Paid charitable volunteering leave, subject to applicable eligibility conditions.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Are you an experienced Private Client Solicitor who enjoys the technical side of Wills and Probate but would welcome greater exposure to complex, high-value matters?

Pperhaps you are looking for a firm where you can continue developing your expertise without sacrificing your work-life balance?

This opportunity offers the chance to join an established national practice whilst enjoying the benefits of working within a close-knit, supportive department.

With access to experienced senior lawyers, a varied caseload and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the team, this could be an excellent next step for someone looking to progress their career.

The combination of quality Private Client work, hybrid flexibility and a supportive working environment makes this a particularly attractive opportunity for someone considering a long-term move.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal.