Private Client Solicitor 3 years +

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Roxwell; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise en pleine croissance recherche un Solicitor ou un CILEX expérimenté pour rejoindre son équipe en droit privé. Le rôle implique la gestion de cas variés, y compris la planification fiscale, la préparation de testaments et des questions de protection des biens. Ce poste offre une flexibilité de travail hybride et des opportunités de développement professionnel.

Benefits

Employee Pension Scheme

24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Healthcare Plan

Bonus Scheme

Opticians Scheme

Free Parking

Staff Discounts

Christmas Saving Club

Qualifications

• Environ 3+ ans PQE dans le domaine du droit privé.
• Connaissance des réclamations en matière de testament et de la loi sur l'héritage.
• Expérience en matière de contentieux successoral.

Responsibilities

• Gérer un portefeuille diversifié de dossiers de clients privés.
• Préparer des testaments et administrer des successions.
• Participer aux activités de marketing et de développement commercial.

Skills

Contentious Probate

Wills Preparation

Tax Planning

Court of Protection Orders

Trust Administration

Estate Administration

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Education

STEP or SFE qualification

Job description

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR OR CILEX 3 plus PQE

Location: Essex/London

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE

Job Reference: 37138

Our client is seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join the Wills Trusts & Probate Team. The role may be based at their head office in Essex, on a full-time or part-time basis.

This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of private client matters.

What is on offer?

• Being part of an exciting, growing business that truly puts clients first.
• Flexible, hybrid-style working pattern, based between the office and home.
• Salary based on experience and the value you bring to the firm, including an Employee Pension Scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development through internal and external training.
• 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Employee benefits including Life Assurance, Healthcare Plan, Bonus Scheme, Opticians Scheme, Free Parking, Staff Discounts, and Christmas Saving Club.

The Role

Established within the Private Client Department, the role requires a proven background and enthusiasm for Private Client work, including:

• Contentious Probate work, including claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants Act) 1975.
• Preparation of Wills.
• Administration of Estates for business and private clients.
• Lifetime and Post-Death Tax Planning.
• Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Court of Protection Orders.
• Residential and Nursing Care Issues.
• Trust formation and administration.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain skills and experience and contribute to the development of a long-established, forward-thinking, and expanding firm. The role also involves participation in marketing, article drafting, PR, business development, social media, and networking activities.

Your Experience & Technical Ability

• Approximately 3+ years PQE.
• Preferably STEP or SFE qualification, but not essential.
• Knowledge of Contested Wills and Inheritance Act claims.
• Experience in contentious Probate matters, including advising on claims under IPFDA 1975.
• Experience with disputes over Will validity, capacity issues, estate administration, and estate charges.
• Ability to prepare responses to Larke v Nugus requests.
• Understanding of Will preparation, including asset protection and tax mitigation measures.
• Knowledge of estate taxation, trusts, deeds of variation, and estate administration.
• Experience in preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney, especially for elderly clients.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and IT skills.
• Excellent written communication skills in plain English.
• Enthusiastic team player with a good balance of technical and commercial awareness.

Contact Person: Marcus Stevens

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