PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR 3 plus PQE
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE
Job Reference: 36951
Our Client, a reputable and expanding law firm, is seeking an experienced private client solicitor with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience (PQE) to join their growing private client Law team.
This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of private client matters.
What is on offer?
1. Being a part of an exciting, growing business who truly put clients first.
2. The opportunity to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and home.
3. Salary based on experience and the value you can bring the firm, including an Employee Pension Scheme.
4. The ability to develop yourself professionally through internal and external training.
5. 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
6. A variety of employee benefits including Life Assurance, Corporate Healthcare Plan, Flexible/Hybrid Working, Bonus Scheme, Opticians Scheme, Free Parking, Staff Discounts, and Christmas Saving Club.
The Role
Established role within the Private Client Department.
Proven background and demonstrable enthusiasm for Private Client work, including:
1. Contentious Probate work to include but not limited to claims under Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants Act) 1975.
2. Preparation of Wills.
3. Administration of Estates for business and private clients.
4. Lifetime and Post-Death Tax Planning.
5. Lasting Powers of Attorney.
6. Court of Protection Orders.
7. Residential and Nursing Care Issues.
8. Trust formation and administration.
Excellent opportunity to gain skills and experience and have a hand in the development of a long-established, forward-thinking, and expanding firm. The role will also involve active participation in the firm’s marketing, article drafting, PR, business development, social media, and networking activities, as appropriate.
Your Experience & Technical Ability
1. Circa 3 years PQE.
2. The STEP or SFE qualification would be preferred but is not essential.
3. Knowledge of the law relating to Contested Wills and Inheritance Act claims.
4. Demonstrable experience of successfully having acted for clients in contentious Probate matters.
5. Ability to advise and progress claims on behalf of a dependent under IPFDA 1975.
6. Experience in a variety of different areas of dispute in Probate.
7. Preparation of responses to a Larke v Nugus request.
8. Understanding of the preparation of Wills.
9. Knowledge relating to formation, administration, and taxation of trusts.
10. Preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney.
11. Ability and willingness to learn and manage workload efficiently.
12. Able to communicate very well in writing using correct grammar and plain English.
13. Enthusiastic, willing, and strong team player.
14. Possess strong organisational and inter-personal skills and be IT proficient.
Contact Person: Marcus Stevens
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