Wills & Estate Planning Solicitor

DJH; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Birthday day off

Volunteer day

Company pension

Health MOTs

Mental health support

Wellbeing calendar

Job summary

DJH is seeking a Wills & Estate Planning Solicitor to join our Estates Planning team in Stoke-on-Trent. You will be immersed in advising clients at important life moments, drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Trust documents while collaborating with a multidisciplinary group.

We welcome a newly qualified solicitor and offer structured support, flexible hybrid working, and clear progression opportunities to build confidence and develop professional expertise within a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Newly qualified solicitor or equivalent experience.
• Comfortable with electronic case management systems.
• Thrives in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Enjoy building relationships with high net worth clients and communicating clearly in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Manage estate administrations, attorney and trust files with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Draft high-quality Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trust documentation for high-net-worth individuals and business owners.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver a seamless client experience.

Skills

Newly qualified solicitor

Client relationship building

Electronic case management

Team collaboration

Job description

Wills & Estate Planning Solicitor

Department: Estate Planning

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Stoke on Trent

Description

At DJH, our team is at the heart of everything we achieve. And no matter how much we grow, looking after them will always be our #1 priority. We come in all shapes and sizes, with different qualities, experience and knowledge. Together, our differences create balance. And that is our superpower.

By joining DJH we’ll be with you at every step, as you grow and develop and build a fantastic career. Together, we’ll achieve great things.

Let's talk about the role...

As a Solicitor, you’ll be fully immersed in our experienced Estate Planning team, playing a meaningful role in supporting clients at important stages of their lives. You’ll join a team that has gone from strength to strength, where collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional development are genuinely valued.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor to build confidence and expertise within a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment. With hands‑on experience, structured support, and clear progression opportunities, you’ll be encouraged to develop your skills and grow your career. You will:

• Be responsible for management of estate administrations, attorney and trust files, with guidance from senior colleagues
• Draft high-quality Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Trust documentation tailored to meet the needs of high-net-worth individuals and business owners
• Work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, benefiting from shared expertise across the group to deliver a seamless client experience

Let's talk about you and your skills...

Motivated and eager to take the next step in your career, you will:

• Be a newly qualified solicitor (or possess equivalent qualifications and practical experience)
• Be comfortable working with electronic case management systems
• Thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment where learning and development are encouraged
• Enjoy building relationships with high net worth clients and demonstrate strong communication skills in a client-facing role

Let's talk benefits...

Here’s a few reasons to come and join us, but you’ll find loads more once you get your feet under the table:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance with an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Volunteer day
• Flexible hybrid working
• Tailored learning and development
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health support
• A fully loaded wellbeing, social & community calendar.

Together we achieve great things for our team, clients, communities and the planet. You can read more about DJH here.