Legal Executive / Solicitor – Probate & Private Client

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Legal Executive or Solicitor to join our private client team, focusing on probate and estate administration. The successful candidate will work on a hybrid schedule, delivering modern, efficient and empathetic services to clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of probate and estate administration matters from instruction through to distribution.
• Provide expert legal advice on probate, inheritance tax and private client issues.
• Draft and review legal documents, including IHT forms, grant applications and estate accounts.
• Ensure compliance with probate law, SRA regulations and internal governance standards.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues and paralegals.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer, Legal Executive or Solicitor with at least two years’ experience in probate or private client law.
• Ability to manage end‑to‑end probate and estate administration cases, including high‑value estates, with minimal supervision.
• Strong communicator who can guide clients through emotionally sensitive situations with empathy and clarity.
• Team‑player who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and contributes positively to team culture.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of £35,000‑£60,000, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working model – three days on‑site in Berkshire and two days remote.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship within a supportive firm.