Wills and Probate Solicitor

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• Wills & Probate Solicitor role within a growing high-street firm
• Hybrid working with flexibility on hours and part-time considered
• Opportunity to grow with a firm that has clear ambitions for expansion

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, close-knit high-street firm in Staffordshire that is looking to grow significantly over the coming years.

You’ll step into a busy Wills & Probate / Private Client role, handling your own caseload with support from two other solicitors in the team. The work is varied and client-focused, ranging from straightforward wills through to more complex estate administration, trusts and inheritance tax planning.

The firm has a strong local presence and values long-term client relationships, offering a supportive environment where quality of work and client care come first.

Who we’re looking for

• Wills & Probate Solicitor (circa 1–2 PQE)
• OR experienced Private Client Fee Earner / Paralegal with strong Wills & Probate experience
• Experience managing a private client caseload independently
• Experience with estate administration, including taxable estates and IHT reporting
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements
• Comfortable meeting billing targets and managing time recording
• Confident, empathetic and client-focused approach

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a varied Private Client caseload including wills, probate, estate administration, trusts, LPAs and IHT planning
• Advising clients on estate planning, succession planning and asset protection
• Drafting wills, trust documentation and deeds of variation
• Administering estates from initial instruction through to final distribution
• Identifying legal, tax and practical risks within estates and advising accordingly
• Delivering clear, sensitive advice to clients, often in emotional circumstances
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and repeat work
• Using case management systems and ensuring full regulatory compliance

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Full-time preferred, but 4 days per week considered
• Flexible working hours around a 9am–5pm structure
• 21 days holiday, increasing with length of service
• Bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Free on-street parking nearby
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Opportunity to grow with a firm that has clear long-term ambitions

Contact Rachael Conley

📩 rachael.conley@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

Rachael specialises in Private Client roles across the Midlands and can give you a clear, honest overview of how this opportunity compares, particularly if you’re looking for flexibility, stability and long-term growth within a high-street environment.