Client Solicitor (Wills and Probate)
Department: Senior Fee Earner (Hybrid working)
Salary: £35,000 - |£55,000 dependant on experience
With a legacy of legal excellence, our forward-thinking client has been a cornerstone of legal expertise and unwavering commitment to the local community. Established within the industry, they have grown and evolved to become a trusted name in the legal profession, serving clients with dedication and integrity.
Specialisations: General Law, Conveyancing, Probate, and Family Law.
This role requires a meticulous and proactive individual with extensive experience in probate, wills and trusts. The successful candidate will have strong leadership abilities, excellent client management skills, and a thorough understanding of legal compliance in probate.
Committed to modern working practices, this role offers the unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic high street practice whilst also enjoying a flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Will Writing - Draft and prepare wills according to client and legal requirements.
- Probate Administration - Manage the administration of probate, ensuring efficient and compliant processing.
- Inheritance Tax Advice - Provide expert advice on inheritance tax planning and mitigation.
- Capital Gains Tax Advice - Advise clients on strategies to manage and reduce capital gains tax liabilities.
- Lasting Powers of Attorney - Prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney documents.
- Enduring Powers of Attorney - Manage and advise on existing Enduring Powers of Attorney.
- Living Wills - Draft and advise on living wills to ensure clients' wishes are documented.
- Trusts - Create and manage trusts, providing advice on the establishment and administration of trust structures.
- File Management - Control and manage client files efficiently and securely.
- Marketing Strategy Input - Contribute to the development of the firm and departmental marketing strategies.
Qualifications
- CILEX or Qualified Solicitor, with experience in probate.