Solicitor – Probate – Somerset – 3+ Years PQE

Overview

In this Probate Solicitor role, you will manage a varied range of probate and estate administration matters within the Private Client team. You contribute to delivering high-quality client care while ensuring compliance with regulations and professional standards. You will work closely with executors, beneficiaries and stakeholders, handling filings and drafting essential documents. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape outcomes for clients and contribute to a supportive, inclusive firm culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company health cash plan
• Enhanced annual leave
• Social events and seasonal gifts
• Recruitment referral scheme
• Ongoing professional development and training

Responsibilities

• Managing probate and estate administration cases end-to-end
• Advising on wills, trusts, LPAs, inheritance tax, and intestacy
• Drafting and reviewing wills and trust deeds
• Liaising with executors, beneficiaries, HMRC and stakeholders
• Preparing applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and SRA regulations
• Maintaining high standards of client care and developing long-term relationships
• Supporting business development and networking initiatives

Key requirements

• 3+ years PQE in probate and estate administration
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation and a proactive mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
• STEP qualification (or working towards) desirable

• communication
• interpersonal abilities
• attention to detail
• probate and estate administration
• drafting wills and trust deeds
• LPAs and inheritance tax

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