Job Title: Probate Consultant
Location: West London
Contract Details: Permanent
Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 per annum
About Our Client:
Our client is a market-leading Will writing company based in West London. They are a dynamic and ambitious organisation seeking a Probate Consultant to join their expanding Probate department in their London office. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to progress their legal career within a fast-paced and client-focused environment.
Benefits & Perks:
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Enrolment to company pension scheme
Wellbeing and retail discount employee benefits
31 days annual leave allowance, including Bank Holidays
Potential for a hybrid role (office-based and remote work)
Responsibilities:
As a Probate Consultant with our client, your core responsibilities will include:
- Attending appointments with Executors, either in person or via video appointments
- Assisting Executors with their application for a Grant of Probate and advising on estate administration procedures
- Taking instructions from Executors for estate administration cases that will be prepared for solicitor application
- Liaising with external solicitors and Executors throughout the administration process
Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):
- Combination of Law Degree with CILEx/LPC/STEP Advanced Certificates in Will Preparation, Administration of Estates, and Trust
- Sound knowledge of Wills, Trusts, Inheritance Tax, and the Probate process
- Minimum 1-year experience of Probate practise and estate administration
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Commercial mindset
- Outgoing and team player personality
The following qualifications and experience would be considered advantageous:
- Experience as an ex-solicitor, someone progressing through STEP diploma, or an experienced paralegal
Please note: Only successful applicants will be contacted for further discussion.
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