Job Title: Wills, Trusts & Probate Lawyer (3+ PQE)
Location: Hertford / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + benefits
Job Type: Permanent
The Firm:
A highly regarded regional law firm with multiple offices across the South East, recognised for its strong private client offering and commitment to delivering high-quality legal services. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, excellent client care, and focus on employee development and wellbeing.
The Role:
This role sits within a busy Bereavement Team and will involve managing a varied caseload of wills, probate, and trust matters, including complex and high-net-worth estates. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners while developing technical expertise and contributing to business development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take instructions and draft Wills, LPAs, and Powers of Attorney (ranging from straightforward to complex matters)
- Manage probate and estate administration matters, including:
- Taxable estates requiring IHT400s and associated schedules
- Identifying and applying relevant inheritance tax reliefs
- Administer intestate estates with a strong understanding of intestacy rules
- Handle trust matters, including:
- Advising on the use and creation of trusts during lifetime and via Wills
- Administration of Life Interest and Discretionary Trusts
- Understanding tax implications affecting trusts
- Advising on the winding up/collapsing of discretionary trusts where appropriate
- Maintain strong client relationships and deliver high levels of client care
- Liaise with third parties including financial institutions and advisors
- Participate in networking and business development activities
- Maintain accurate and compliant file management
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX with 3+ years PQE
- Strong experience in Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Private Client work
- Experience handling taxable estates is essential
- STEP qualification (or working towards) is desirable
- Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Commercial awareness and risk sensitivity
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proactive, professional, and positive approach
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Bonus scheme (firm-wide and fee-earner)
- 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Healthcare Cash Plan (post-probation)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial wellbeing platform
- Structured career progression and regular appraisals
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Regular social, wellbeing, and team events