Wills & Probate Solicitor — Hybrid & High-Value Work

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave and birthday day

Training and professional development

Employee assistance programme

Death-in-service cover

Volunteer leave

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Wills and Probate Solicitor in Birmingham to join its Private Client team. The role involves handling Wills, Probate and Estate Administration matters within a growing department and to provide high-quality guidance to clients.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, draft Wills, advise on inheritance tax and trusts, and assist with lasting powers of attorney while collaborating with senior lawyers.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with Wills, Probate & Estate Administration experience.
• Capable of managing own caseload, including complex Private Client matters.
• Strong knowledge of inheritance tax and estate planning.
• Experience with vulnerable clients and bereavement situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Wills, Probate and Estate Administration matters, including high-value estates.
• Draft simple and complex Wills and advise on inheritance tax and estate planning.
• Advise on the creation and administration of Trusts.
• Prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney and provide broader Private Client advice.
• Handle Probate and Estate Administration from instruction to conclusion.
• Work with senior lawyers on complex matters.
• Build strong client relationships and provide sensitive guidance during difficult times.
• Support and supervise junior colleagues where appropriate.

Skills

Wills & Probate experience

Client care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualified in England & Wales

Job description

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Wills and Probate Solicitor in Birmingham to join its Private Client team. The role involves handling Wills, Probate and Estate Administration matters within a growing department and to provide high-quality guidance to clients.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, draft Wills, advise on inheritance tax and trusts, and assist with lasting powers of attorney while collaborating with senior lawyers.