Private Client Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; Dorking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Dorking seeks a Private Client, Wills & Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 4 years PQE to manage a diverse caseload. Responsibilities include drafting wills, handling estate administration, and preparing lasting powers of attorney. Excellent client care and communication skills are essential. This is a great opportunity to advance your legal career.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 4 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in Private Client.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide caseload of private client matters.
• Draft wills and understand inheritance tax planning.
• Administer estates and submit IHT400 forms.
• Prepare and register lasting powers of attorney.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client care skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage a busy caseload

IT literacy

Education

4+ years PQE in Private Client

Job description

Overview

A Private Client, Wills & Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive from 4 years PQE is required for a top law firm close to Dorking.

Responsibilities

• Handling a wide caseload of private client matters
• Drafting wills including drafting life interest trusts and vulnerable person trusts, and understanding inheritance tax planning that could be applied when the wills are being drafted
• Experience in administering estates, which would include estates that are liable to inheritance tax and dealing with the submission of an IHT400 to HM Revenue & Customs
• Experience in preparing and registering lasting powers of attorney
• Additional experience in trust management and Court of Protection applications and general management of a person\'s financial affairs would be useful, but not essential

The Candidate

• 4 years + PQE within the area of Private Client
• Have great attention to detail
• Works well under pressure
• Excellent client care skills
• Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Able to explain matters in clear, accessible language
• Ability to manage a busy, varied caseload (ideally including high net worth clients), with efficiency and care
• IT literate

If you\'re a Private Client, Wills and Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Victoria Kemp at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37337

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