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Role overview
Location: Bromley (2–3 days hybrid)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time
Job Description
Join a forward-thinking legal team where your specialist probate knowledge can make a real difference. Our client is seeking a skilled Probate Solicitor or Manager to provide expert advisory support to their busy Credit Litigation team of around 20 professionals, based across Bromley and Chester.
The Role
You will act as the go-to probate specialist, offering technical guidance on estate administration to litigation solicitors working on behalf of local authorities and utility providers. Typical work will include:
* Advising on the recovery of debts owed to local authorities, such as council tax, service charges, and adult social care fees, particularly where estates of deceased debtors are involved
* Supporting litigation teams with complex probate and estate administration queries
* Providing expertise on related matters such as service charge disputes, hire agreement disputes, and recovery of residential or home-care charges from deceased estates
This is an advisory, non-fee-earning position focused on adding value through your legal insight and practical solutions.
About You
You are a qualified solicitor or experienced probate professional who enjoys using your technical expertise to solve problems and support colleagues. Key skills and qualities include:
* Strong relationship-building skills with clients and colleagues
* Excellent case management and organisational ability; able to prioritise and meet deadlines
* Self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
* Sound judgment and clear, concise communication—both written and verbal
* Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems
What’s on Offer
You’ll join a firm that values its people and invests in their wellbeing and career growth. Benefits include:
* Competitive salary and profit share scheme
* Generous annual leave: 25 days rising to 30 days, plus your birthday off
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Health and lifestyle perks: Medicash health plan, cycle-to-work scheme, volunteer sabbatical, and more
* Career development: ongoing CPD, long-service awards, and opportunities to attend networking and business development events
Take the Next Step
If you are a probate specialist who thrives on collaboration and enjoys providing practical, high-quality advice, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Legal Services
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