Probate Solicitor

Private Client Solicitor / Fee Earner or STEP-Qualified Practitioner (3+ Years PQE)Location: St Helens, MerseysideSalary: Up to £50,000 starting salaryContract: Full-time, 5 days per weekWorking Pattern: Hybrid working available following successful completion of probationOverviewAn established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor/Fee Earner or STEP-qualified practitioner (minimum 3 years'' PQE) to join its Private Client department. The role is well suited to someone with strong technical expertise across complex probate, high-value estates, intestacy matters and trust administration, who is also comfortable supervising junior team members.This position offers a high degree of autonomy, a supportive team environment, and clear long-term progression opportunities.Key ResponsibilitiesProbate and Estate AdministrationManage a varied caseload of probate and estate administration matters from initial instruction through to final distributionPrepare and submit applications for Grants of Probate and Grants of Letters of Administration, including taxable estates and those involving foreign assets, business property or agricultural reliefHandle intestate estates and complex asset tracing mattersDraft detailed interim and final estate accountsAdvise executors, administrators, trustees and beneficiaries on procedural and tax-related issuesLiaise with HMRC, financial institutions, estate agents, accountants and other third partiesWills, Trusts and ..... full job details .....