Wills and Probate Solicitor

CRA Consulting is delighted to be working with a long-established and highly respected Yorkshire law firm to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join its growing Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team in York. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor looking to develop their career within a supportive, collaborative environment where quality client care is at the heart of everything the firm does.

The successful candidate will work with an established client base, advising individuals and families on a broad range of private client matters while benefiting from ongoing professional development and genuine long-term career progression.

The Opportunity

You will become a key member of a well-regarded Private Client team, managing your own caseload while working alongside experienced colleagues on a variety of wills, probate and estate planning matters. This role would suit a solicitor who enjoys building lasting client relationships, providing practical advice with empathy and professionalism, and is looking to join a firm with an excellent reputation across Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting Wills tailored to clients’ personal and financial circumstances.
• Advising on Probate and Estate Administration matters from instruction through to completion.
• Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Providing estate planning advice to individuals and families.
• Advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries throughout the administration process.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional referrers.
• Managing your own varied caseload efficiently while maintaining exceptional standards of client care.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm where appropriate.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE in Private Client law.
• Strong experience handling Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently.
• A professional, approachable and empathetic manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

What’s on Offer

In return, you will benefit from:

• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Structured training and ongoing professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Additional birthday leave.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Discounted legal services.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Long Service Awards.
• Regular social events, wellbeing initiatives and team-building activities.
• A supportive, collaborative culture with excellent staff retention.
• The opportunity to join a respected Yorkshire practice with a long-standing reputation for delivering outstanding client service.

If you are a Private Client Solicitor looking for your next opportunity in York and would like to join a well-established firm offering high-quality work, genuine career progression and an excellent working environment, we’d love to hear from you.