Stephensons Solicitors LLP

Role: Probate Solicitor Reports to: Department Manager Salary: Dependent on experience Office base: Wigan, WN3 5BA Hours: 35 hours per week Are you a compassionate legal professional with a talent for navigating sensitive matters with care and clarity? Do you enjoy helping clients through some of life's most important decisions-like preparing wills, administering estates, and securing lasting powers of attorney? If you're seeking a varied and meaningful role in a supportive and forward-thinking legal team, we'd love to hear from you! The role: As a Probate Solicitor at Stephensons, you'll manage a diverse caseload of Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, and Court of Protection applications. You'll work directly with clients, providing clear, expert guidance during key life moments. You'll also play an important part in maintaining compliance, managing financials, and supporting the growth of our firm. Click here to read more about the team. Click here to meet Rachelle Nuttall, Senior Associate Solicitor. What you'll be doing? Advising clients on Wills, Probate, Estate Planning, and Lasting Powers of Attorney Managing a varied caseload with a full risk assessment and compliance with SRA procedures Responding to queries from clients, professionals, and colleagues in a timely and professional manner Monitoring work in progress, ensuring profitability and effective time management Supporting client care, resolving complaints professionally, and identifying potential risk issues early Delegating tasks appropriately to support team development and profitability Contributing to business development and assisting in the firm's marketing initiatives Staying on top of legal updates and meeting CPD requirements Promoting the Stephensons brand and upholding our brand values About You: You're empathetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping clients through complex, personal legal processes. You're not only confident managing your own files but are eager to contribute to the team's growth and success. Experience & Qualifications Essential:- Qualified solicitor, Legal Executive or someone with similar level of experience Desirable:- STEP qualification either through Qualified Practitioner route or Diploma Member of Solicitors for the Elderly Experience of managing a wills and probate caseload (including taxable estates and post-death variations) together with experience of Court of Protection Lay applications Experience working with case management system Knowledge, Skills & Attributes: Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation Good working knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules Time management/organisational skills Ability to be flexible to suit the needs of the department Ability to demonstrate an interest in progressing in the field of Probate work and assisting the Department Manager and Managing Partner of the Work-type, where necessary, to promote the interests of the Department with regard to potential external referrers We also look for individuals who embody our brand values; approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient and supportive. Why Stephensons? Stephensons is an award winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to the future growth and development of the business. With an ambitious mind set, yet approachable and down to earth attitude, Stephensons provides an exciting place for long term career development and progression. Whilst we do look for highly motivated and driven individuals, we also have a strong commitment to work life balance and flexibility. Why not click here to see why you should come and work for us and here's a brief insight from our Managing Partner, Sean Joyce, into what we're all about at Stephensons. What can we offer? Flexibility! Our agile/hybrid way of working means you get to work from where you feel comfortable. You can work from home, and we have modern and comfortable offices in Wigan where you can spend time with your team. We are extremely flexible and have the utmost respect for your personal lives. There are no expectations on you to work long hours or to sacrifice your personal lives for work. We do have flexi time so if you do want to put a few extra hours in you get something back for it. What else can we offer? Click here to view details of our benefits package Generous annual leave package which increases with service Salary sacrifice pension scheme Early monthly pay scheme Life Assurance Holiday sale & purchase scheme Well-being package (financial, physical and mental health support) Free parking Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Will writing service Season ticket & travel support Payroll giving scheme Social events & clubs Reward and recognition schemes Internal referral scheme Retail vouchers/cashback schemes Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Service length conditions apply