Wills & Probate Solicitor

Painters Law LLP; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Parking

Hybrid working

Sick pay

Discount on legal fees

Potential partnership opportunities

Job summary

Painters Law LLP in Stourport is seeking an enthusiastic Wills & Probate Solicitor to join our friendly team. You will handle a varied private client caseload and provide high-quality, personal service to clients during difficult times.

We value strong client care, clear communication, and a practical, commercially aware approach. There is potential for hybrid working between our offices and home, with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with Wills & Probate experience.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage your own caseload.
• A commercially aware and practical approach.
• Active and valued team member with potential for progression.
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deal with a varied private client caseload including Wills, Probate and estate administration.
• Assist with Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection matters, trusts and inheritance tax planning.
• Advise executors and beneficiaries and provide casualty planning guidance.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver compassionate, personal service.

Skills

Wills & Probate experience

Client care

Communication

Organisation

Caseload management

Commercial awareness

Team player

Client relationship development

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Wills & Probate Solicitor to join our friendly team at our Stourport office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys building strong relationships with clients and providing a high-quality, personal service.

The role

You will deal with a varied caseload across private client work, which may include:

• Wills
• Probate and estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection matters
• Trusts
• Inheritance Tax planning
• Advising executors and beneficiaries
• Estate and succession planning

We are looking for someone who is technically strong but also understands the importance of providing a compassionate and approachable service, particularly when assisting clients during difficult and emotional times.

We are looking for

• A qualified solicitor with relevant Wills & Probate experience
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage your own caseload
• A commercially aware and practical approach
• Someone who will become an active and valued member of the team

Experience of developing and maintaining client relationships would be particularly welcome.

• 23 days holiday plus UK bank holiday; plus ex gratia days (birthday and Christmas)
  
• Pension scheme (after probation period met)
  
• Parking provided.
  
• Potential for hybrid working between our offices and home.
  
• Sick pay
  
• Discount on some legal fees (subject to qualifying conditions being met)
  
• The successful candidate will be committed and with an ambition to progress to potential partnership level opportunities.