Job Description
Private Client Solicitor or experienced Legal Executive
The Opportunity
A long-established and highly regarded legal firm with over 70 years of experience serving the Worcestershire community with a strong private client team is seeking to appoint a private client solicitor with at least 4 years’ experience.
This role offers you the opportunity to handle a variety of work, including estate administration, drafting wills, tax planning, creating & managing trusts and preparing lasting powers of attorney. Career progression and development opportunities within the firm are available.
Key Responsibilities
As the successful private client solicitor, you will provide expert advice and guidance in the following areas:
* Administration of estates (taxable and non-taxable)
* Drafting standard and complex wills, including those involving trusts (eg life interest and discretionary trusts)
* Advising on inheritance tax (IHT) and capital gains tax (CGT) implications
* Preparing and registering lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) and enduring powers of attorney (EPAs)
* Making deputyship applications to the Court of Protection
* Drafting deeds of variation
* Establishing and administering trusts
* Supporting team members and contributing to a collaborative department culture
* Managing client relationships and business development
Role requirements
We are seeking an individual with the following skills and qualities:
* 4 years upwards with the ability to hit the ground running on a caseload of private client matters
* A genuine passion for client care and delivering exceptional service
* Organised, proactive and self-motivated with a strong desire for career growth
* Effective time management and the ability to meet deadlines
* Competence in IT, including Microsoft Office and internet-based tools
What's on Offer?
* 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays and additional ex gratia days (eg birthday and Christmas)
* Pension scheme (subject to probation period)
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Staff discount on selected legal fees (conditions apply)
Career Prospects
This role will offer you a clear pathway for progression, with the potential to advance to partnership-level opportunities for the right candidate.
If you’re looking for a rewarding role with a supportive and reputable firm, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal to join a supportive team and make a meaningful impact in its private client department.
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