Eventus Recruitment Group are seeking a Wills & Probate Fee Earner (Solicitor or Experienced Paralegal) for a highly regarded law firm based in Birkenhead, Wirral. This is a full-time, permanent job offering excellent progression opportunities, high-quality estate administration work and a supportive, collaborative Private Client department.
This firm offers a competitive salary up to £45,000, depending on experience and qualification, with potential flexibility for the right candidate. You will also benefit from excellent employee rewards including hybrid working (after training), Perkbox, Medicash, Annual leave plus Christmas shutdown, enhanced pension and free parking.
Job Responsibilities
The incoming Wills & Probate Fee Earner will manage their own caseload of Probate, Estate Administration and Trust matters, delivering high-quality legal advice and maintaining exceptional standards of client care. This job is suited to a Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced Paralegal with strong knowledge of Private Client work.
The day-to-day Wills & Probate Fee Earner responsibilities include:
• Managing a varied caseload of Probate, Estate Administration and Trust matters from file opening to conclusion
Completing occasional complex Will drafting and trust documentation
• Communicating with clients, beneficiaries and third parties via telephone, email, video call and post
• Identifying cross-selling and upselling opportunities
• Drafting legal documents including deeds of variation, affidavits, estate accounts and legal statements
• Advising clients on tax matters including Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Income Tax liabilities
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This job requires strong theoretical knowledge of probate processes, the confidence to make decisions, and the ability to progress files with limited administrative support.
This Wills & Probate Fee Earner job has become available due to continued growth and increasing client demand across the Wirral and surrounding areas.
Person Specification
The successful Wills & Probate Fee Earner will be a confident and proactive legal professional with experience managing end-to-end probate transactions. You will have a strong client focus, excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
You will also demonstrate:
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and make sound decisions
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Ability to work proactively and perform effectively under pressure
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisational and file management skills
• Reliability, adaptability and a positive, enthusiastic approach to work
• Strong teamwork ethos
Desirable:
• Experience using Proclaim or similar case management systems
Essential:
• Qualified Solicitor or experienced Paralegal with strong probate knowledge
Benefits and Rewards
The incoming Wills & Probate Fee Earner will join a supportive Private Client team in Birkenhead with excellent development opportunities. You will benefit from:
• £30,000 – £45,000 salary depending on experience and qualification
• Potential salary flexibility for exceptional candidates
• Hybrid working (50/50 split) after initial training
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays + 4 days Christmas shutdown
• Perkbox membership
• Medicash health cash plan
• Enhanced workplace pension (5% employee / 4% employer)
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive team culture with access to senior legal expertise
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• Modern, professional office environment
About the Company
This well-respected Private Client firm is based in Birkenhead on the Wirral, providing expert legal services to individuals and families across the region. With a strong reputation for client care, the firm maintains long-standing relationships and delivers high-quality legal advice across Wills, Probate and Estate Administration.
The Wills & Probate team continues to expand due to sustained demand, making this an excellent career opportunity for a Wills & Probate Fee Earner seeking a stable, supportive and ambitious department. The firm offers a friendly culture, strong employee benefits and a focus on professional development.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience match this Wills & Probate Fee Earner job. Alternatively, if you would like to learn more about this career-enhancing Wills & Probate Fee Earner job opportunity in Birkenhead, Wirral, please send your CV to Sonia Idris at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at sonia.idris@eventuslegal.com or contact 07376 277 163 for a confidential discussion.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are seeking a new position, please contact me using the details above for a confidential career discussion.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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