Wills and Probate Fee Earner

Nottslawsoc; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal practice in Waingroves is looking for a Wills and Probate Fee Earner to join their team. This role involves advising clients on wills, LPAs, and probate while handling client meetings and drafting necessary documents. Candidates must have 5-10 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The firm prides itself on offering a supportive and caring approach to client relations. Apply by the closing date of March 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years PQE in private client and professional will and LPA writing experience required.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage own workload.
• Caring and empathetic approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake client meetings and draft wills and LPAs.
• Inspect properties and conduct legal research.
• Provide professional legal advice and support to clients.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High level IT skills

Good caseload management skills

Job description

Wills and Probate Fee Earner

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

This is a wonderful opportunity to join our Wills and Probate / Private Client team in Ripley.

Working on a range of private client work including wills, LPAs, probate and Court of Protection applications, we provide professional legal advice and support to clients. Your responsibilities include undertaking client meetings, drafting, updating and producing wills and LPAs, inspecting properties, and undertaking research.

5-10 years PQE in private client and professional will and LPA writing experience is essential. You gara must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to work quickly and accurately, and have high‑level IT skills. The ability to work to deadlines, meet targets, manage your own workload and maintain a caring and empathetic approach is also essential.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level IT skills
• Good caseload management skills

Practice Areas

• Wills & Probate
• Private Client
• Court of Protection

Contact

Grace Steele

Phone: [phone] alt;508

Closing Date

05-03-2026

We are a multi‑disciplinary high street legal practice serving clients in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire for over 130 years. Our mission is to establish lifelong relationships with all our clientsьақә