Solicitor – Wills & Probate, Knutsford

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Solicitor – Wills & Probate, Knutsford

Department: Private Client – Wills & Probate
Location: Knutsford (Hybrid)
Reports to: Head of Knutsford

Role Purpose

This role supports the growth of the Knutsford office. The solicitor will manage their own caseload independently while actively contributing to business development and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

  • Manage a full Wills and Probate caseload independently.
  • Handle more complex probate matters with sound judgment.
  • Support technical consistency and standards across the office.

Client Care

  • Build long term trusted client relationships.
  • Deliver a consistently high standard of client service.

Risk and Compliance

  • Proactively manage risk within matters.
  • Ensure all files meet regulatory standards.

Commercial and Financial Contribution

  • Demonstrate strong fee awareness and billing discipline.
  • Actively participate in business development.
  • Build referral relationships.

Team and Business Contribution

  • Support the performance of the Knutsford office.
  • Act as a role model for behaviours and standards.

Technical Experience Required

  • 2–4 years PQE in Wills and Probate.
  • Proven ability to manage matters independently.
  • Experience contributing to business development.

What Success Looks Like

  • Strong independent technical delivery.
  • Visible contribution to business development.
  • Trusted presence within the office.