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Probate Manager

Employer
Realm Recruit
Location
Manchester
Salary
Circa £40,000 - £50,000
Closing date
1 Dec 2021
Reference
1892

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Practice area
Private client
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+
Position
Legal executive, Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

In this Probate Manager role, you’ll join a Legal 500 and Chambers recognised national law firm at their offices in Manchester city centre. 

Working as part of a very well-regarded specialist Contentious Probate team. you'll handle a varied caseload. You'll also have the opportunity to supervise and develop junior fee earners within the department.

The firm are committed to the development of their staff and have a fantastic team culture, so this is an excellent opportunity if you are looking to take that next step in your career. What’s more, you’ll receive an excellent salary and a competitive benefits package. 

Probate Manager - Manchester 

The company & role  

  • A leading full-service law firm with offices nationally and a Tier 1 Legal 500-recognised Private Client department 
  • You will join a close-knit team that assists clients with a range of complex requirements, including families, business owners, entrepreneurs, sports professionals, entertainers and medical professionals.  
  • The firm are accredited by Investors in People and have been named as one of The Sunday Times’ Best Companies to Work For 
  • Commutable from: Manchester, Cheshire, Stockport, Warrington and High Peak 

Added extras and benefits  

  • Top of the market salary 
  • 22 days holiday + Christmas shutdown period 
  • Death in service 
  • Income protection 
  • Season ticket loan 

The ideal candidate 

  • A technically strong Probate Manager with 4+ PQE  
  • Can be a Legal Executive or Solicitor 
  • Will be STEP qualified 
  • Will have experience in administering the full spectrum of estates (including those that are taxable and non-taxable) and those with an international element. Many estates will have several added complexities such as Trusts, GROB, CGT implications and issues surrounding domicile. 
  • Will be willing to supervise and develop junior fee earners within the department 
  • Whilst there is an immediate source of probate work to take on, the firm are looking for a candidate who is willing to be involved with business development and bring in good quality work from intermediaries. 

How to apply for this Probate Manager role 

If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’ above. Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Kelly on 03300 245 606 or email kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com.  

Kelly is a principal consultant here at Realm and works exclusively within private client and court of protection recruitment. She works with law firms of all sizes from private client boutiques to multi-service national firms. Kelly’s in-depth market knowledge and contacts enable her to match private client solicitors with the right firms and roles for them. 

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Company

We are Realm - the most specialised legal attraction, retention and recruitment consultancy, helping to develop legal careers and sustainably grow law firms by matching the right lawyers with the right firms through our refreshing approach to legal recruitment.

We know that when this happens, lawyers are happier, more motivated and enjoy better careers, while law firms are more likely to reach their growth aims.

We’re incomparably specialist: Lawyers specialise in one area to become true experts in their field – and our recruiters are no different. With each of our consultants covering just one practice area in a focused region, we know pretty much every lawyer you might want to recruit and every law firm you might want to join. We build close, long-term relationships with our engaged communities of lawyers and are therefore better able to connect the right people to the right firms.

We’re consultative: We’re not just here for lawyers when they are looking to move. We partner with legal professionals throughout their careers and provide advice on everything from salary benchmarking to helping you smash an upcoming appraisal. 

We are brand ambassadors: We are your megaphone in the legal talent market. Whether by representing a lawyer in their search for a new opportunity or utilising our in-house marketing team to help a law firm build their employer brand, we're experts in building a presence and helping the right lawyers and law firms find each other.

Company info
Website
Telephone
+44 (0) 3300 24 56 06
Location
Charter House
Woodlands Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 1HF
United Kingdom

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