Wills & Estates Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

Morrish Solicitors LLP; Yeadon; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

33 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Travel card loan

Flexible working

Staff social events

Job summary

Morrish Solicitors LLP in Yeadon is seeking a Wills & Estates Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years PQE to join our established team. You will manage your own caseload and handle wills, probate, estates, LPA, trusts, and Court of Protection matters.

Hybrid working is available, with some travel to other offices as required. We offer an onboarding program and ongoing training to support professional growth and career development.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with 3+ years PQE or equivalent experience
• Experience working in wills, probate and estate planning law
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with people at all levels
• Commitment to excellent client care and meeting clients’ expectations

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with the full range of private client matters, including wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, administration of estates, Court of Protection and trusts.
• Providing legal advice and support to clients.
• Assisting senior fee earners on more complex cases as part of professional development.
• Supporting the firm’s marketing and business development by producing written content or attending events where needed

Skills

Communication skills

Client care

Wills & probate experience

Job description

Wills & Estates Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive Vacancy

Contract type: Full time, permanent (part-time options are welcome).

Location: The role will be based at our office in Yeadon but hybrid working is available, and some travel to our other offices may be required.

Salary: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified Wills & Estates Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years PQE (or equivalent experience). You will work in our established Wills & Estates Team.

After a structured onboarding process, you will manage your own caseload, including:

• Assisting clients with the full range of private client matters, including wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, administration of estates, Court of Protection and trusts.
• Providing legal advice and support to clients.
• Assisting senior fee earners on more complex cases as part of professional development.
• Supporting the firm’s marketing and business development by producing written content or attending events where needed

You will receive regular training to support your professional growth, keep you updated on legal developments, and help you reach your career goals.

About You

To help candidates feel confident about applying, we clearly describe what we are looking for:

Essential skills and experience

• Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with 3+ years PQE or equivalent experience
• Experience working in wills, probate and estate planning law
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with people at all levels
• Commitment to excellent client care and meeting clients’ expectations

Desirable (nice-to-have)

• Technical experience gained at a leading firm (training is provided if needed)
• Desire to gain STEP qualification

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, other benefits include:

• An annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of your basic salary
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays and long service increments of an additional two days at five years and three further days at ten years’ service. You also have the option of buying additional days each year
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Life Assurance
• Annual travel card loan
• Funded staff social events (attendance optional)
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance culture
• Reasonable adjustments in line with the needs of the business

Applications from candidates looking for part-time working hours are welcome and will be considered.

We can offer adjustments to the recruitment process. Please let us know what would help you perform your best.