Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive
The Role: Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive - 3 year or more PQE
Part time or full time considered
Salary: Revealed upon application and subject to experience/qualifications
The Firm:
Painters Law LLP is an established firm of solicitors and lawyers in the locality and has been in practice for over 70 years. We are Law Society WIQS and CQS accredited and SFE approved. Several of our fee earners have STEP membership. The firm has Lexcel accreditation and the Law Society’s quality mark. We are proud of our history, having served the local community and families for many years.
Responsibilities:
To join the expanding private client department as a fee earner, the successful candidate will be handling:
* Estate administration
* Will drafting
* Tax planning
* Creation & management of trusts
* Preparation & registration of lasting powers of attorney
There are also opportunities to develop your career in legal services and progression within the firm.
Knowledge Required:
Candidates must have knowledge of and provide advice in respect of the following:
* Administration of deceased estates, both taxable and non-taxable
* Drafting and preparation of both standard and complex wills, including life interest trusts and discretionary trusts
* Knowledge of IHT and CGT and how those taxes impact planning for private client situations
* Preparation and registration of LPAs including registration of EPAs
* Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection
* Deeds of Variation
* Establishment and administration of trusts
* Supporting others in the department and working as a team
* Liaising with existing and new clients
* Involvement with business development activities in the firm
Essential Attributes:
* Good drafting skills across a wide range of legal documents, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
* Good listening and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication skills, both in written and spoken form
* Passion for client care and service
* Motivated and organised
* Ability to work proactively and on own initiative; problem-solving abilities
* Team working skills are essential
* Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
* Self-motivated and genuinely interested in career progression within the firm
* Proficient in IT, including MS Office, email, and internet
The successful candidate will be committed and have an ambition to progress to potential partnership level opportunities.
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