At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage probate and estate administration cases while building lasting client relationships.
- Company: Join a well-established team in Haywards Heath with a friendly culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: 5+ years PQE preferred; strong probate and estate administration experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex | Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum | Contract: Permanent | Reference: 2940
Overview
Are you a private client specialist ready for your next step? Join a well‑established team in Haywards Heath where you can build lasting relationships and deliver a genuinely personal service. This role is ideal for a solicitor with strong technical expertise in probate and estate administration, who enjoys detail‑oriented work while valuing long‑term client engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of probate and estate administration matters, ranging from straightforward estates to high‑value, technically complex administrations.
- Handle taxable and high‑net‑worth estate administrations.
- Advise on trusts and assist with trust administration.
- Support elderly and vulnerable clients, including powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters.
- Work independently with minimal supervision, exercising significant autonomy.
- Build and maintain long‑term client relationships.
- Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Working Environment
Join a friendly and collegiate team. Hybrid working is available following an initial settling‑in period; the successful candidate is expected to work from the office at least three days a week. Full time is preferred, with a minimum of four days per week considered.
Qualifications
- At least five years’ PQE, with consideration for less experienced candidates who demonstrate strong technical ability.
- Strong experience in probate and estate administration, including taxable and high‑net‑worth estates.
- Some experience advising on trusts and trust administration.
- Experience advising elderly clients, including powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters is advantageous.
- Ability to manage a caseload independently.
- Excellent client care, communication, and organisational skills.
- A practical, personable, and proactive approach to client work.
What We Offer
Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices.
Contact Hayley Rose, Director & Head of Legal Recruitment +44 1273 651030 | hayley@harveyjohn.com
