Probate Solicitor

Job Title: Probate Solicitor Location: DE21, Wyvern Business Park, Derby Hours of work: Hours of work: 09:00 – 17:00 Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 Per Annum Bonus (£45,000 Per Annum) Who are Right Legal Group? Right Legal Group are proud to be one of the leading providers in tailor-made Wills, Probate and Estate Planning services throughout the UK. We are fully authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). We have built a network across the country which work together on a mission to change the way people think about making a Will and preserve not only our clients’ financial assets but their emotional assets too, for future generations. We are here to protect memories, not just money… Our mission is to proactively look after our clients throughout their lifetime ensuring that their estate planning documents are always accurate and up to date, and that they have diverse and innovative opportunities to choose how they want to be remembered for the benefit of future generations. We believe that making a Will is a lot more than just an allocation of physical assets. It’s your chance to leave behind memories and legacies for future generations, ensuring your wishes are respected and that your loved ones are taken care of emotionally as well as financially. Our drive to deliver our service comes from a passion to help keep families together during one of the most difficult times a person can face Why Join us? Exciting Career Progression Opportunities: We take pride in nurturing home-grown talent and helping you advance within the company. Annual Career Planning Support: Share your ambitions, and we’ll work with you to achieve your personal and professional goals. Empowering Culture: Enjoy a workplace built on empowerment and ownership—where collaboration replaces hierarchy. Team Celebrations and Events: From fun socials to company get-togethers, there’s always something happening to bring us together. Rewards & Recognition Programme’s: Your hard work won’t go unnoticed—we celebrate achievements and reward success. Comprehensive Health Benefits: Through Westfield Health, we provide access to physical and mental health support, including 24/7 well-being resources and those "healthy extras" you deserve. Key Responsibilities: Take full responsibility for managing a caseload of Probate files, handling both grant-only applications and the full administration of estates. Regularly complete IHT205 and IHT400 forms with relevant schedules for taxable and non-taxable estates, ensuring compliance with all tax requirements. Apply for exemptions and reliefs as appropriate. Assessing the tax position of the estate and advising on tax efficient Deeds of variation Lead client meetings for local clients, offering expert guidance and support throughout the probate process. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction. Handle the early stages of contentious probate cases, including placing and removing caveats, responding to Larke v Nugus requests, and addressing disputes such as validity challenges and I(PFD)A claims, prior to formal litigation. Working with an effective case management system to ensure consistency of approach across the department Working with the team to develop the department’s processes and procedures Key Skills & Experience: Strong experience in managing Probate files, from straightforward to complex estates. Proven knowledge of estate taxation, including IHT205, IHT400 forms, and the relevant exemptions/reliefs. Experience in providing tax-efficient advice on Deeds of Variation. Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to manage relationships and provide clear, professional advice. Ability to handle early-stage contentious probate matters, including disputes and caveat management. Proficient in using case management systems and maintaining high standards of record-keeping. Strong collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and external professionals This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that values innovation, client care, and professional growth. If you’re ready to lead a team in a dynamic and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you Apply today and become part of the Right Legal Group family

Location: Chaddesden, GB

Posted Date: 2/28/2025