Our client are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor 3 Years' PQE or Chartered Legal Executive to join the Wills Trusts & Probate Team. They offer Life Assurance, Corporate Healthcare Plan, Flexible/Hybrid Working, Bonus Scheme, Opticians Scheme, Free Parking, Staff Discounts plus more. The role may be based at their head office in Essex, on a full-time or part-time basis. This Private Client Solicitor role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of private client matters matters and to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and home. The Private Client Solicitor Role: Proven background and demonstrable enthusiasm for Private Client work Contentious Probate work to include but not limited to claims under Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants Act) 1975 Preparation of Wills Administration of Estates for business and private clients Lifetime and Post-Death Tax Planning Lasting Powers of Attorney Court of Protection Orders Residential and Nursing Care Issues Trust formation and administration Participation in the firm’s marketing, article drafting, PR, business development, social media and networking activitiesYour experience & technical ability for the Private Client Solicitor role: Circa 3 years PQE The STEP or SFE qualification would be preferred but is not essential Knowledge of the law relating to Contested Wills and Inheritance Act claims Demonstrable experience of successfully having acted for clients in contentious Probate matters Ability to advise and progress claims on behalf of a dependent under IPFDA 1975 Experience in a variety of different areas of dispute in Probate, including disputes over the validity of a Will, capacity of the testator and disputes as to an estate administration and costs charged by the person administering an estate Preparation of responses to a Larke v Nugus request Demonstrate an understanding of the preparation of Wills (including Wills incorporating measures aimed at asset protection and mitigation of tax) Fundamental principles of inheritance, capital gains and income tax and their application in an estate planning context Preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney; providing specialist advice for elderly clients Able to communicate very well in writing using correct grammar and plain English Possess strong organisational and inter-personal skills and be IT proficientBenefits: Being part of an exciting, growing business who truly put clients first Hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and home Salary based on experience and the value you can bring the firm Employee Pension Scheme Internal and external training 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays Life Assurance Corporate Healthcare Plan Bonus Scheme Opticians Scheme Free Parking Staff Discounts If you're a Private Client Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively contact Marcus at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37138. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with (url removed)