Private Client Wills and Probate Solicitor

  • Law Staff Ltd
  • Hertford, Hertfordshire
  • Mar 06, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Ranked within the top Legal 500, our client with offices across Hertfordshire, London and Essex are currently adding to their Private Client, Wills and Probate team close to Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire. This is a unique chance to join a first class practice, recorded in the Sunday times as one of the best places to work with real career progression on offer.

Our client is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years PQE.

Experience required for this Private Client Wills and Probate Solicitor vacancy:
  • Taking client instructions and preparing Wills, LPAs and general Powers of Attorney, from straightforward to complex matters
  • Managing probate and estate administration files for High-Net-Worth Clients, including taxable estates requiring IHT400s and schedules, identifying and claiming relevant inheritance tax reliefs. Administering intestate estates with strong knowledge of intestacy rules
  • Trust administration to include experience and knowledge of the principles of tax affecting trusts
  • An understanding of the administrative and set up of life interest trusts
  • Experience of Court of protection matters and deputyship work
  • Have enthusiasm for Business development

Qualifications/Requirements for this Private Client Wills and Probate vacancy:
  • Be a qualified Solicitor of England & Wales or CILEX/FCILEX in the UK with Private Client wills and probate
  • Excellent client care skills
  • Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach
  • Able to explain matters in clear, accessible language
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Business development experience
Benefits for this Private Client Wills and Probate Solicitor vacancy:
  • Generous salary plus bonus structure
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Auto enrolment pension
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Healthcare plan
If you're a Private Client Wills and Probate Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Victoria at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37637.

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