Associate - Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts

Associate – Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts

Flint Bishop is seeking an experienced Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts solicitor to join our Leeds office.

This is a full‑time role that reports to the Head of Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts (North) and involves managing a significant caseload of complex matters, including high‑value estate administration.

• Manage a varied caseload of Wills, Probate, Tax & Trust matters.
• Provide general advice to clients on all aspects of the processes.
• Prepare all types of wills.
• Deal with high‑value estate administration.
• Plan for inheritance tax.
• Advise on risks of death, divorce or bankruptcy in respect of lifetime gifting.
• Set up and administer trusts.
• Support more junior team members and supervise work when required.
• Ensure matters are kept up to date in systems and new advancements are communicated to the relevant team members.
• Provide ongoing technical support on matters for more junior fee‑earners.
• Allocate fee‑earning matters appropriately.
• Record all time in the Tikit system, including non‑billable activities.
• Contribute to business development efforts for the department and the growth of the York office presence.
• Support departmental audits as required.
• Take on additional tasks as reasonably required by the Head of Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts (North).

• Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with significant experience running Wills, Probate, Tax & Trust files with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, able to explain complex legal concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Disclosure and financial checks will be required if a position is offered.

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment in our York offices
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry‑over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Staff discounts on legal services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Flint Bishop by 2x.

Seniority level:
Not applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Accounting, Auditing and Finance – Industries:
Legal Services