Wills & Probate Lawyer

Edwards Legal Recruitment LP; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Private Client Solicitor in East Sussex. The role includes overseeing Wills, Probate, and advising clients on tax matters. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, and provide a full range of legal expertise, including Trusts. A generous salary and benefits are offered, including the potential for partnership.

Benefits

Generous Salary

Bonus

Benefits

Future Partnership Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience as a qualified Solicitor or equivalent.
• Comfortable with online legal systems and tools.
• Experience in advising on IHT and CGT matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an existing caseload involving Wills, POAs, and Probate.
• Advise individuals and the elderly on IHT and CGT matters.
• Work alongside a Private Client Solicitor part-time.

Skills

IT literacy

Experience with Wills and Probate

Trust and COP work experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Experience as Probate Executive or Trust Manager (5+ years)

Job description

Overview

Are you a Private Client Solicitor, CILEX or Probate Manager seeking a role part-time which also offers some home working?

You will be joining this Lexcel Accredited 8 Partner 3 office practice based in East Sussex where you will be overseeing an existing caseload which includes Wills, POAs, Probate & Estate work and advising individuals/the elderly on IHT & CGT matters. Some experience with Trusts and COP work would be preferred.

The successful individual will also be working alongside a Private Client Solicitor who currently works from the firm's Hailsham office 2 days a week - hence the need for someone part-time (3-4 days). Individuals should either be qualified Solicitors (2 yrs+), CILEXs or experienced Probate Executives/Trust Managers with over 5 yrs fee earning experience.

Individuals should be IT literate and be comfortable working with online accounts (e.g. the online court system, anti-money laundering searches, legal library and precedent forms etc.).

A Generous Salary. Bonus, Benefits and future Partnership are all on offer.