A well-established and reputable firm in St Helens is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Solicitor, Fee Earner or STEP-qualified practitioner (or someone working towards STEP). This role is ideal for someone confident with complex estates, comfortable working autonomously, and keen to support junior colleagues as the team continues to grow. You'll manage a varied caseload across probate, estate administration, wills, trusts and wider lifetime planning. This includes handling matters from initial instruction through to distribution, often involving more technical issues such as tax, agricultural or business relief, foreign assets and intestacy. You'll provide clear advice to executors, trustees and beneficiaries, prepare estate accounts, and liaise with HMRC and other professionals throughout the process. You'll also draft Wills, Codicils, Letters of Wishes and Deeds of Variation, advise on inheritance tax strategies, and prepare LPAs and Court of Protection applications. Supporting elderly and vulnerable clients with sensitivity is an important part of the role. Strong compliance awareness is essential, ensuring all files meet SRA and AML standards while maintaining excellent client care. Key responsibilities include: Managing your own caseload of probate and estate administration matters Preparing Probate and Letters of Administration applications Drafting Wills and associated documents Advising on inheritan...