Private Client Fee Earner

EDC Lord & Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Greater London is seeking a qualified candidate to join their private client department as a fee earner. The role involves handling complex estate administration, will drafting, and lasting power of attorney preparation. The ideal candidate will be committed to progressing within the firm. This position offers opportunities for career advancement, including potential partnership. Interested candidates should send their CV to the HR manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling bespoke complex and high-value estate administration.
• Ability to prepare inheritance tax forms and applications for Grant of Representation.
• Competence in preparing and drafting wills and lasting power of attorney.

Responsibilities

• Handle bespoke complex and high-value estate administration.
• Deal with new enquiries and take instructions.
• Prepare inheritance tax forms and applications for Grant of Representation.

Skills

Estate administration

Will drafting

Power of attorney preparation

Job description

The Firm:

EDC Lord is one of the largest multi practice firms of solicitors in the locality and has been in practice for over 100 years. We are Law Society WIQS and CQS accredited.

We are proud of our history and having served the local community and families for manyyears.

The Role:

To join the expanding private client department as a fee earner the successful candidate will be handling bespoke complex and high value estate administration, will drafting and lasting power of attorney preparation. There are also opportunities to develop your career in legal services and progression within the firm.

Probate:

Deal with new enquiries

Take instructions

Establish assets and liabilities of the estate

Prepare inheritance tax forms and applications for Grant of Representation

Undertake work covering the administration of assets including properties. Preparing administration accounts Calculation of tax liabilities during the administration

Wills:

• Deal with new enquiries
• Take Instructions
• Preparing and drafting
• Execution

Lasting Power of Attorney:

• Deal with new enquiries
• Take instructions
• Preparing and drafting

The successful candidate will be committed and with an ambition to progress to potential partnership level opportunities.

If this role is of interest to you please send your CV to Marion Tranah HR Manager at [e-mail]