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Join a trusted, long-established legal research firm as a qualified FCILEX Lawyer or Chartered Legal Executive with rights of audience. Contribute your expertise to a collaborative, purpose-driven team.

Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEX) with Rights of Audience

London, EC1N 8EH

• Full time or Part time, permanent

Please note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

About Fraser and Fraser

Fraser and Fraser Probate Researchers is a well-established and highly respected firm specialising in genealogical research, heir tracing, and probate-related services. With over a century of industry expertise, we partner with legal professionals, institutions, and private clients to deliver comprehensive estate administration and probate solutions.

The Role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) to join our growing legal team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to probate, estate, and trust-related matters in a highly specialised area of law.

You will play a pivotal role in legal casework and court processes, and must be confident in your ability to sign legal documents and advocate in court where necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support on complex probate cases and intestacy matters
• Draft legal correspondence, statements, and case summaries
• Prepare and sign court documentation; represent in relevant court proceedings under rights of audience
• Advise internal case managers and liaise with external solicitors and councils
• Assist with asset recovery, and estate distribution
• Conduct legal research and contribute to risk and compliance processes
• Support business-wide governance with expert legal guidance
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay
• Company events and training opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative workplace culture

The Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for a legally qualified professional with strong technical skills and a passion for probate and estate work.

You’ll bring:

• CILEX qualification (or equivalent legal route such as LPC/SQE with FCILEX status)
• Current rights of audience (civil)
• The capacity to sign court papers and represent the firm in court proceedings
• Experience in probate, estate administration, or civil litigation
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking
• A proactive, problem-solving approach and commercial awareness
• Eligibility to work in the UK

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

At Fraser and Fraser Probate Researchers, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you meet the qualifications and are excited about contributing to our team.

Other suitable experience and backgrounds may include: Private Client Legal Executive, Probate Lawyer, Estate Planning Lawyer, In-House Legal Counsel, Wills and Probate Specialist, Trusts and Estates Legal Executive, Probate Case Manager

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