Full job descriptionAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Probate Specialist to join a well-established and highly regarded Private Client team in Huddersfield.

This is an exciting opportunity for a probate professional with strong technical expertise to work on a high-quality caseload of complex, high-value and high-net-worth estates, providing expert advice and exceptional client service throughout the estate administration process.

The Role You will manage a varied caseload of probate and estate administration matters from initial instruction through to final distribution, with particular exposure to complex and high-net-worth estates.

Your responsibilities will include:

*Managing the full estate administration process from instruction through to distribution.
*Dealing with high-value and complex estates involving business interests, agricultural assets, trusts, investments and overseas assets.
*Preparing applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.
*Advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries.
*Preparing inheritance tax returns and dealing with HMRC.
*Identifying inheritance tax planning opportunities during estate administration.
*Preparing estate accounts and arranging distributions.
*Dealing with contested estates and Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims where appropriate.
*Working closely with accountants, financial advisers, wealth managers, valuers and other professional advisers.
*Building strong relationships with high-net-worth clients and professional referrers.
*Supporting the continued growth and development of the Private Client team.
About You You will have significant experience in probate and estate administration, ideally with a proven track record of managing complex and high-net-worth estates.

You should have:

*Strong technical knowledge of probate, estate administration, inheritance tax and trusts.
*Experience managing a caseload independently from instruction through to completion.
*Excellent client care and communication skills.
*The ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism, empathy and discretion.
*Strong organisational and time-management skills.
*A proactive and commercially minded approach to client service.
You may be a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, STEP-qualified practitioner or an experienced probate professional with equivalent experience.

What’s on Offer? Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from a strong package designed to support both your career and your wellbeing, including:

*Competitive salary and bonus/incentive opportunities.
*24 days’ holiday, increasing with long service.
*Option to buy or sell annual leave each year.
*Birthday holiday.
*Additional Christmas holidays.
*Flexible working hours.
*Hybrid working, with a mix of office and home working depending on the role.
*Group pension scheme, including the option to make additional contributions through salary sacrifice.
*Life assurance of 3 x annual salary.
*Perkbox membership, providing discounts at hundreds of high street and online retailers.
*Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential 24/7 support and structured counselling sessions.
*Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme, subject to eligibility.
*Professional development and financial study support.
*Discounted legal services, including conveyancing, wills and probate.
*Employee recognition initiatives.
*Colleague introduction scheme.
*Social events and charity fundraising activities.
*Seasonal staff treats and a range of colleague-focused initiatives.
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