Private Client Lawyer

Henderson Scott Limited; Blandford Forum; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible start / finish times (HK Flex

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday leave

Leave buy/sell

Leave length-based

Performance-related bonus

4% employer pension contribution

Life assurance 4x salary

Health Cash Plan

24/7 remote GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development support

Parking (free or subsidised)

Legal services staff discounts

Regular social events

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Henderson Scott Limited in Blandford Forum is seeking a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to lead estate administrations, advise executors and manage probate matters across a spectrum from straightforward to complex estates. You will draft Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration, with a focus on tax considerations and client care.

The role offers hybrid working, potential for autonomy with caseload management, and an opportunity to join a well-established regional firm

Qualifications

• Strong experience handling probate and estate administration matters.
• A sound understanding of Wills, LPAs, trusts and Inheritance Tax.
• Experience managing your own caseload with a high degree of autonomy.
• Excellent technical and organisational skills.
• Strong client care and communication abilities.
• A pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to deal sensitively and professionally with clients.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Managing estate administrations from initial instruction through to completion and distribution.
• Dealing with straightforward and complex estates, including taxable estates.
• Preparing and submitting applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.
• Advising executors, beneficiaries and other interested parties throughout the administration process.
• Calculating and advising on Inheritance Tax and available reliefs.
• Dealing with estates involving property, investments, business and agricultural assets.
• Preparing estate accounts and liaising with HMRC, financial institutions and other professional advisers.
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney where appropriate.
• Advising on trusts and estate planning matters.
• Supporting clients through what can often be a sensitive and challenging period.

Skills

Estate administration

Wills & LPAs

Inheritance Tax

Client communication

Job description

Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive - Estate Administration

Location: Blandford Forum

Experience: 3+ PQE

Salary: Competitive DOE

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Working: Hybrid available

A well-established regional law firm is looking to hear from experienced Private Client Solicitors and Legal Executives with a strong background in estate administration to join its team in Blandford Forum.

The Role

Your work is likely to include:

• Managing estate administrations from initial instruction through to completion and distribution
• Dealing with straightforward and complex estates, including taxable estates
• Preparing and submitting applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration
• Advising executors, beneficiaries and other interested parties throughout the administration process
• Calculating and advising on Inheritance Tax and available reliefs
• Dealing with estates involving property, investments, business and agricultural assets
• Preparing estate accounts and liaising with HMRC, financial institutions and other professional advisers
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney where appropriate
• Advising on trusts and estate planning matters
• Supporting clients through what can often be a sensitive and challenging period

About You

You will ideally have:

• Strong experience handling probate and estate administration matters
• A sound understanding of Wills, LPAs, trusts and Inheritance Tax
• Experience managing your own caseload with a high degree of autonomy
• Excellent technical and organisational skills
• Strong client care and communication abilities
• A pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to deal sensitively and professionally with clients
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to the wider team

Why Join?

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible start and finish times through HK Flex
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave
• Ability to buy and sell annual leave
• Additional leave based on length of service
• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Health Cash Plan
• 24/7 remote GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development support
• Free or subsidised parking where available
• Legal services staff discounts
• Regular social events
• Cycle to Work and electric vehicle schemes