Private Client Lawyer

Amaze Select; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled private client lawyer to join their esteemed Wills, Trusts & Probate team. This role offers the opportunity to work flexibly in a supportive environment, handling a variety of tasks from preparing Wills and Powers of Attorney to managing complex estate administrations. With a focus on client care and a commitment to professional development, this firm provides a pathway for growth, including support for STEP membership. If you're passionate about private client law and looking for a rewarding career, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Life insurance

Healthcare

Mental health well-being package

25 days holiday rising to 30

Competitive salary

Bonus

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of post-qualification experience in private client law.
• Understanding of trusts and their tax implications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic to complex Wills, LPAs, and Powers of Attorney.
• Administer estates and handle Probate matters.

Skills

Wills and Probate Law

Estate Administration

Trusts and Tax Treatment

Intestacy Rules

Client Advisory Skills

Education

Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX qualification

STEP membership (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

This highly regarded home counties, multi-office firm with a strong reputation with both clients and staff is looking for a private client lawyer.

You will be a Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX with 2-5 years’ post-qualification experience to join our Wills, Trusts & Probate team. Ideally, you will have a STEP membership, be in the process of acquiring one, or be willing to work towards this qualification.

Your role will include some taking of instructions and preparation of basic to more complex Wills, LPAs and general Powers of Attorney.

Your workload will involve Probate and the administration of estates, from basic estates falling below the IHT threshold to more valuable and taxable estates involving IHT400s and relevant schedules, claiming appropriate reliefs, etc. You will have experience in estate administration where the deceased has died intestate, in addition to a good understanding of intestacy rules and procedures.

We are looking for a candidate with an understanding of trusts and their tax treatment, both upon creation of the trust and during its lifetime. You can advise on the appropriateness of trusts within Wills and whether the creation of a trust would be beneficial during a client’s lifetime.

You have an understanding of the set-up and administration of life interest trusts and discretionary trusts where they are found in a deceased’s Will, in addition to an understanding of the mechanism for collapsing trusts where not required.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working, life insurance, healthcare, mental health well being package, 25 days holiday rising to 30, very competitive salary and bonus as well as other benefits.

This really is a great firm to work for so please don’t delay in applying.