Wills and probate locum
<strong>Wills & Probate Locum - York</strong> <p><br /><strong>Location:</strong> York<br /><strong>Rate:</strong> £50-£60 per hour<br /><strong>Contract:</strong> 9 months<br /><strong>Start Date:</strong> End of November 2026<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Hybrid working available <br />CRA Consulting are currently working with an established and highly regarded law firm in <strong>York</strong>, who are looking to appoint an experienced <strong>Wills & Probate Locum</strong> to join their Private Client team on an initial <strong>9-month contract</strong>. <br />This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client professional looking for a longer-term locum assignment with a well-established legal team. The role offers <strong>hybrid working</strong>, providing flexibility alongside the opportunity to work within an established office-based environment.</p> <strong>The Role</strong> <p><br />The successful candidate will join the firm's Private Client team and take responsibility for managing a varied caseload of Wills and Probate matters. <br />You will be expected to take ownership of your caseload, progress matters efficiently and provide a high level of service to clients throughout the lifetime of each matter. <br />Your workload is likely to include:</p> <ul> <li>Drafting and advising on Wills</li><li>Probate and Estate Administration</li><li>Grant of Probate applications</li><li>Lasting Powers of Attorney</li><li>Trusts and estate planning</li><li>Inheritance and succession planning</li><li>Dealing with executors, beneficiaries and other third parties</li><li>Managing client enquiries and providing clear legal advice</li><li>Drafting correspondence and legal documentation</li><li>Liaising with HMRC, Probate Registry and other relevant organisations</li><li>Progressing matters through to completion</li><li>Managing deadlines and maintaining accurate case records</li><li>Working closely with colleagues across the wider Private Client team</li></ul> <p><br />The successful candidate will be comfortable <strong>managing their own caseload with minimal supervision</strong> and able to step into an existing workload and make an immediate contribution.</p> <strong>About You</strong> <p><br />We are keen to speak with experienced:</p> <ul> <li>Wills & Probate Solicitors</li><li>Private Client Solicitors</li><li>Chartered Legal Executives</li><li>Experienced Private Client Fee Earners</li><li>Wills & Probate Locums</li></ul> <p><br />You will ideally have strong experience across <strong>Wills, Probate and Estate Administration</strong> and be confident dealing directly with clients. <br />Previous locum experience would be advantageous, although candidates currently working in Private Client who are considering a move into the locum market will also be considered. <br />The ability to work autonomously, prioritise a busy caseload and maintain excellent client service will be essential.</p> <strong>What's on Offer?</strong> <ul> <li><strong>£50-£60 per hour</strong></li><li><strong>9-month locum contract</strong></li><li><strong>End of November 2026 start</strong></li><li><strong>Hybrid working available</strong></li><li>Opportunity to join an established Private Client team</li><li>Varied and interesting Wills & Probate caseload</li><li>Longer-term assignment providing stability within the locum market</li></ul> <p><br />If you're an experienced <strong>Wills & Probate professional</strong> looking for your next locum opportunity in Yorkshire, I'd be keen to hear from you. <br /><strong>Apply below or contact Umar Tawil at CRA Consulting for a confidential conversation about the role.</strong></p>