Private Client Solicitor

Clayton legal; Skipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Skipton is seeking a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 3 years PQE for its Private Client department. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of wills, estate administration, and inheritance tax planning, offering excellent career progression in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE.
• Experience in Private Client matters.
• Willingness to work towards STEP Diploma if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for diverse caseload covering full range of Private Client matters.
• Occasional client visits to homes, hospitals, or care facilities.
• Advising attorneys on their duties.

Skills

Drafting and executing wills

Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney

Administering estates

Advising on inheritance tax planning

Preparing inheritance tax accounts

Administering lifetime and will trusts

Managing Court of Protection applications

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

STEP qualification (preferred)

Job description

A well-established and respected law firm based in the market town of Skiptonknown as the "Gateway to the Dales"is seeking a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years PQE to join its Private Client department.

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for an existing and diverse caseload covering the full range of Private Client matters.

Responsibilities will include:

- Drafting and executing wills from initial instruction to signature
- Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Obtaining Grants of Representation and administering estates, including the preparation of estate accounts
- Advising on inheritance tax planning and implementing appropriate arrangements, including lifetime trusts, deeds of variation, and other gifting strategies
- Preparing and submitting inheritance tax accounts, with particular emphasis on Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs
- Administering lifetime and will trusts, including the preparation of trust accounts, tax returns, and relevant deeds to alter or terminate trusts
- Preparing and managing Court of Protection Deputyship applications and ancillary matters
- Advising attorneys on their duties and providing assistance as required

Due to the nature of the client basemany of whom are elderlyoccasional visits to clients in their homes, hospitals, or care facilities may be required.

While a STEP qualification is preferred, it is not essential, and candidates who do not yet hold the full STEP Diploma will be expected to work towards obtaining it.

This position offers excellent prospects for career progression within a supportive and professional environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a reputable and forward-thinking law firm, so if its of interest please get in touch with Justine on 0161 914 7357 for an informal discussion or send your current CV [e-mail]