Lawyer - Private Client - Northampton

HCB Solicitors; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Northampton is looking for an experienced Lawyer to join their Private Client team. The role involves managing wills, probate, and trusts, providing tax advice, and supporting elderly clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate administration and business development. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Firm-funded eye tests

Monthly holiday bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 4 years PQE required.
• Experience in handling estate administration and tax forms.

Responsibilities

• Handling estate administration from start to finish.
• Preparing and applying for Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration.
• Providing advice on relevant taxes and Tax mitigation.

Skills

Business Development

Education

SFE membership

STEP membership

Job description

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We are seeking to recruit an experienced fee earner to join our Wills and Probate/Private Client team at our Northampton office.

Minimum requirements:

• 4 years PQE
• SFE and STEP membership (advantageous)

About The Role / Duties

Probate

• Handling estate administration from start to finish
• Preparing and applying for Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration
• Completing tax forms related to Inheritance Tax, Income Tax, and Capital Gains Tax, and providing advice
• Attending to house clearances where appropriate
• Collecting and realising assets, paying liabilities
• Distributing estates and preparing income and distribution accounts
• Advising on Tax mitigation and Deeds of Variation

Wills

• Taking instructions and advising clients
• Assessing client capacity when necessary
• Providing advice on relevant taxes and Tax mitigation
• Drafting, preparing, and attesting Wills
• Applying for Statutory Wills when needed

Trusts and Tax

• Providing general advice on Trusts
• Drafting Trust documents
• Advising on taxes and Tax mitigation

Powers of Attorney / Lasting Powers of Attorney

• Taking instructions and advising clients
• Assessing client capacity when necessary
• Drafting Powers of Attorney
• Preparing applications for registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Acting as Certificate Provider

Advising and Supporting Elderly Clients

• Handling their affairs under or without Power of Attorney
• Managing financial affairs, paying bills, overseeing investments
• Advising on DSS benefits and applications
• Knowledge of social care and CHC funding is beneficial

Court of Protection

• Making applications for Deputy appointments and relevant orders
• Complying with Court Orders and directions
• Producing accounts for the Court
• Managing Court-related formalities and client affairs

Business Development

• Proven experience in business development

Additional Details

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:15 (office-based)
• Salary: Attractive, dependent on experience
• Benefits: 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, firm-funded eye tests, monthly holiday bonus scheme

Application Process

Please send your CV to Lisa Syrett at [e-mail]