Probate Fee Earner/Lawyer

Job Title: Probate Fee Earner
Salary: Up to £50,000
Location: Bakewell
Hours: Part time or full time with opportunity for flexibility on start and finish times

About the Role and Firm:
CRA Consulting are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a valued client - a respected and growing private client-focused law firm - who are seeking an experienced Probate Fee Earner to join their expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit, professional environment where client care is at the forefront. You will take on a varied and rewarding caseload of probate and estate administration matters while also supporting the wider private client team. The firm offers a warm, collaborative working culture and encourages flexibility, progression, and autonomy.

The role will include but is not limited to:

• Managing a caseload of probate and estate administration matters from initial instruction to conclusion
• Preparing applications for Grants of Probate/Letters of Administration
• Liaising with executors, beneficiaries, financial institutions, and HMRC
• Advising on inheritance tax issues and preparing relevant forms
• Distributing estate assets and preparing estate accounts
• Supporting more complex private client matters alongside senior colleagues
• Assisting with mentoring and supporting junior team members where appropriate
• Contributing to business development efforts to help grow the department's client base

About You:

• Proven experience handling probate and estate administration files independently
• Strong understanding of inheritance tax, trusts, and the administration of estates
• Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or experienced non-qualified probate fee earner
• STEP qualification or working towards STEP (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent client care and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised with good attention to detail
• A collaborative team player with a positive and professional attitude

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure
• A warm, supportive, and family-style working environment
• Flexible working options
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression

How to apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button. Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, contact Ross Roberts at CRA Consulting on , who is managing this vacancy.
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