Job Description

Wills and Probate Solicitor

Location: York

Salary banding: £45,000 to £60,000

Experience: 2+ years PQE (Wills and Probate)

 

The Opportunity

If you enjoy building trusted client relationships and delivering clear, practical advice on sensitive matters, this is a great opportunity to join an established Wills and Probate team in York.

You will handle a broad private client caseload including Wills, probate, estate administration, estate planning and Lasting Powers of Attorney, with the support of a friendly, collaborative firm that values integrity, approachability and doing the right thing for clients.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing your own caseload of Wills, probate and estate administration matters from instruction through to completion

• Advising clients on estate planning and related private client issues, providing clear and practical guidance

• Drafting Wills and advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney

• Delivering excellent client care, handling matters sensitively and professionally

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the team’s continued growth

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm

 

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

• 2+ years’ experience in Wills and Probate work

• Strong experience handling Wills, probate, estate administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney

• Excellent client care and communication skills

• Ability to manage your own caseload effectively and work with minimal supervision

• Collaborative, approachable working style

Desirable

• Experience using Partners for Windows (or similar case management systems)

• Strong analytical skills and confidence providing clear, practical advice

 

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £45,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience)

• Bonus scheme (criteria applies)

• Structured, funded and supported training and development

• Enhanced annual leave (plus birthday leave, criteria applies)

• Health and wellbeing benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme (criteria applies)

• Long service awards

• Team building and wellbeing initiatives, including corporate volunteering, office treat days and social events

• Legal services benefit (criteria applies)

 

About Our Client

Our client is a long-established Yorkshire law firm with a strong reputation built on integrity, approachability and a genuine commitment to client care. With offices in around North Yorkshire, the firm supports individuals and businesses across the region and beyond, and is known for providing expert legal advice with a personal touch.

 

Location & Working Arrangements

• York

• Full-time, permanent role

 

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.