Probate Lawyer – Braintree
Due to growth, we are recruiting a Probate Lawyer (around 3 years PQE) based at Braintree. The role is open to full or part-time working patterns.
The Braintree office is a well-established Private Client hub. You will work alongside a Senior Associate managing an existing caseload while developing it further, and alongside our Private Client team which includes Fee Earners, Will Drafters, a Tax Specialist and a strong legal support team.
Responsibilities
- Managing a full caseload of probate and estate administration matters, from start to finish.
- Assisting clients in fixed-fee interviews where appropriate.
- Working with the commercial team to answer queries on estate administration issues.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal procedures.
- Supervising and supporting junior staff where appropriate.
- Assisting with business development and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Contributing to the growth and reputation of the Private Client department.
Experience & Qualifications
Solicitor or Legal Executive with 1–3 years PQE dealing with estate administration.
- A solid understanding of administering estates.
- Experience with Inheritance Tax calculations.
Desired Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Ability to impart key information in an easily understood manner.
- Self-motivated, organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
- Proactive thinker.
- Team player.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- A supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment in an experienced and growing team.
- 28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
- Medicash cashback scheme after 1 year’s service.
- Life insurance.
- Employee assistance programme and various physical and mental wellbeing support services, including virtual GP access 24/7.
- Family-friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay and family events leave.
- Company sick pay.
- Cycle scheme.
