Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is working with a respectable South West law firm to find an accomplished Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their highly regarded Wealth Management team in Teignmouth.
About the Client
Our client is a distinguished regional law firm renowned for their expertise in private client matters. Their Wealth Management team has earned an excellent reputation for providing compassionate, comprehensive support to families during significant life events. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional service while maintaining strong, lasting client relationships.
Role Overview
As a Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive in the Estates team, you will manage complex estate administrations while mentoring junior team members. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced private client lawyer seeking to advance their career in a supportive environment. You'll work directly with leading partners while handling challenging and rewarding matters for a diverse client base.
Probate Lawyer Responsibilities:
- Handle a varied caseload of testate and intestate estate administrations
- Manage both taxable and non-taxable estates independently
- Supervise and develop junior team members
- Draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney as needed
- Work closely with the Estates team partner and Wealth Management team
- Maintain and build strong client relationships
- Effectively delegate and manage workload
- Meet and exceed financial targets
Probate Lawyer Requirements:
- 4+ years PQE in estate administration
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- STEP qualification or working towards it (preferred)
- Proven track record of meeting financial targets
- Strong technical knowledge of probate and estate administration
- Excellence in client relationship management
- Commercial awareness and business acumen
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Team-oriented approach
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase/sale scheme (up to 5 days)
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Two days paid volunteering leave
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Comprehensive pension scheme
- Private medical care
- Eyecare vouchers
- Staff legal service discounts
- Regular social events
- Season ticket and cycle scheme
- Professional development support
If you're an experienced Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to advance your career with a firm that values professional growth and excellence in client service, we want to hear from you. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected private client practice and make a significant impact within a collaborative team environment.
Contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers today to explore this exceptional opportunity.