Job Description
Job Title: Private Client Solicitor
\nType: Full-time or Part-time
\nLocation: Petersfield
\nSalary: Negotiable, dependent on salary
\nJob Ref: 36726
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\nOverview:
\nOur client is seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated private client solicitor to join their team on either a full-time or part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3+ years PQE and the ability to deliver a comprehensive range of private client services.
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\nResponsibilities:
\n- Will Drafting: Provide expert advice and drafting services for clients, ensuring their wishes are accurately and effectively documented.
\n- Probate and Estate Administration: Manage the administration of estates, including obtaining grants of probate and letters of administration, and ensuring smooth estate settlement.
\n- Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts: Advise clients on inheritance tax matters, helping to develop effective strategies to minimise liabilities and manage trusts.
\n- Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Work: Assist clients in setting up lasting powers of attorney and handle matters related to the Court of Protection.
\n- Contentious Probate: Although not essential, experience in contentious probate is desirable. Candidates should be capable of managing disputes efficiently and effectively.
\n- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing a high level of service and tailored advice.
\n- Team Collaboration: Work independently while also contributing to and learning from the private client team.
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\nQualifications:
\n- Minimum of 3+ years PQE in private client work.
\n- Strong knowledge and experience in wills, probate, estate administration, inheritance tax planning, and trusts.
\n- Proficiency in managing lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters.
\n- Experience in contentious probate is desirable but not essential.
\n- STEP membership and/or Association of Lifetime Lawyers membership would be an advantage.
\n- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
\n- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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\nWhat Our Client Offers:
\n- Competitive Package: Attractive remuneration and benefits package.
\n- Varied and Interesting Caseload: Opportunity to handle a diverse range of cases and clients.
\n- Autonomy: Freedom to grow and develop your caseload with the support of the private client team.
\n- Professional Development: Further training and full support on more complex matters to enhance your expertise and career growth.
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\nVacancy Reference Number: 36726
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