Job Description
Our client are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor 3 Years' + PQE or Chartered Legal Executive to join the Wills Trusts & Probate Team. The firm offer flexible Hybrid working, healthcare plan, free car parking on site, a generous holiday allowance, life assurance plus more.
This Private Client Lawyer role may be based at their head office in Essex, on a full-time or part-time basis it offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of private client matters.
The Private Client Lawyer Role:
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* Proven background and demonstrable enthusiasm for Private Client work
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* Claims under Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants Act) 1975
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* Preparation of Wills
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* Administration of Estates for business and private clients
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* Lifetime and Post-Death Tax Planning
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* Lasting Powers of Attorney
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* Court of Protection Orders
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* Residential and Nursing Care Issues
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* Trust formation and administration
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* Business development, social media and networking activities, as appropriate
Experience as Private Client Lawyer:
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* 3 years + PQE.
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* The STEP or SFE qualification would be preferred but is not essential
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* Knowledge of the law relating to Contested Wills and Inheritance Act claims
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* Demonstrable experience of successfully having acted for clients in contentious Probate matters.
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* Ability to advise and progress claims on behalf of a dependent under IPFDA 1975
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* 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.
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* Preparation of responses to a Larke v Nugus request.
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* Demonstrate an understanding of the preparation of Wills (including Wills incorporating measures aimed at asset protection and mitigation of tax).
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* Fundamental principles of inheritance, capital gains and income tax and their application in an estate planning context.
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* Knowledge relating to formation, administration and taxation of trusts; administration of estates; deeds of variation.
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* Preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney; providing specialist advice for elderly clients.
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* Ability and willingness to learn and manage workload in an efficient and organised manner and meet clients’ demanding requirements.
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* Able to communicate very well in writing using correct grammar and plain English.
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* Enthusiastic, willing and strong team player, have an excellent balance between technical ability and commercial awareness.
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* Possess strong organisational and inter-personal skills and be IT proficient.
Benefits for the Private Client Lawyer:
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* Being a part of an exciting, growing business who truly put clients first
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* Flexible hybrid working
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* Employee Pension Scheme
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* Ongoing supportive training
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* Generous holiday allowance
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* Life Assurance
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* Corporate Healthcare Plan
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* Bonus Scheme
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* Opticians Scheme
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* Free Parking
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* Staff Discounts
If you're a Private Client Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively contact Marcus at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 36945.