Role: Probate Solicitor
Reports to:Department Manager
Salary: Dependent on experience
Office base: Wigan, WN3 5BA
Hours: 35 hours per week
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:-
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
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
Service length conditions apply