Wills and Probate - Team Leader

CRA Legal; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Huddersfield seeks a Wills and Probate Team Leader to lead their Private Client team. This role involves managing a caseload of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate matters while providing mentorship and promoting the firm's services. Ideal candidates are qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives with supervisory experience and excellent client care skills. Competitive salary with hybrid working options and additional benefits.

Benefits

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 DOE

Hybrid working (after training)

25 days holiday + statutory leave

2 half-day 'Life Admin' days

Health scheme & pension

2 discretionary bonuses per year

Firm-wide socials & Christmas events

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong Private Client experience.
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience desirable.
• Excellent client care, organisational and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Private Client team.
• Manage a varied caseload of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate matters.
• Provide mentoring and support to colleagues.
• Drive compliance, quality standards and client care.

Skills

Strong Private Client experience

Client care skills

Organisational skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

STEP qualification

Job description

Overview

Role: Wills and Probate Team Leader
Location: Huddersfield
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 + Benefits + Bonuses

CRA Consulting are working with a well-established regional law firm to recruit a Private Client Solicitor / Team Leader for their Huddersfield office. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role and play a key part in the growth of a thriving department.

The Role

• Lead and supervise the Private Client team.
• Manage a varied caseload of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate matters.
• Provide mentoring and support to colleagues.
• Drive compliance, quality standards and client care.
• Work with the Partners to promote and develop the firm\'s services.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong Private Client experience.
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience desirable.
• Excellent client care, organisational and decision-making skills.
• STEP qualification (advantageous but not essential).

Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 DOE
• Hybrid working (after training)
• 25 days holiday + statutory leave + birthday holiday + service days
• 2 half-day "Life Admin" days
• Health scheme & pension
• 2 discretionary bonuses per year
• Firm-wide socials & Christmas events

Apply today or contact Rob Addy at CRA Consulting for a confidential discussion.