Wills & Probate Lawyer - Hertfordshire

BWF Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Private Client fee earner to join their reputable team. This role emphasizes estate management and probate matters, offering a collaborative environment with ongoing career development. You will manage a diverse caseload, providing empathetic support to clients during stressful times. The firm promotes a strong team ethos and offers hybrid working, competitive benefits, and genuine opportunities for career progression. If you are a driven professional with a passion for client care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Life assurance

Health cover

Pension plan

Parking

Bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Experience in Probate and Estate Administration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing caseload focusing on probate matters and will writing.
• Collaborate with wealth advisors and tax accountants.

Skills

Probate Law

Estate Administration

Client Care

Empathetic Communication

Education

Law Degree

STEP Membership

Job description

This is a superb role for a Senior Private Client fee earner with a focus on Estate Management and Probate matters.

Our client is a Legal 500 law firm offering comprehensive legal services across various areas. Their Private Client team is large and highly reputable. This role has arisen due to increased workload, requiring a senior fee earner to join a collaborative and professional team and take over an existing caseload immediately.

The team comprises fee earners at different career stages, supported by paralegals, and includes like-minded Partners. The role offers ongoing career development. Client care is paramount; you will work with the elderly and families in stressful situations, requiring clear, concise, and empathetic communication.

The primary focus of this role is probate matters and will writing. The team collaborates with wealth advisors and tax accountants. You will have opportunities to enhance your profile, work with the marketing team, and attend industry seminars, managing a diverse and interesting caseload.

We seek a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 5+ years PQE and an interest in Probate and Estate Administration. STEP membership is preferred.

The salary and benefits package are highly competitive. The firm offers hybrid working, bonuses, 25 days holiday, life assurance, health cover, pensions, parking, and other soft benefits.

Our client aims to make your career enjoyable and rewarding. What sets this role apart is the exceptional team ethos and genuine opportunities for career progression. If you possess the necessary skills, experience, and drive, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to ***@bwflegal.co.uk or contacting Pip Raffael at 012**********.