Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive

advertised by Devon & Somerset Law Society for Paul Finn Solicitors; Bude; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local law firm in Bude is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with over 5 years of post-qualification experience. Responsibilities include handling Will drafting, Inheritance Tax Planning, and Probate administration. The firm is known for its friendly work environment and values business development. Competitive salary offered, based on experience. If interested, please contact Simon Finn at Paul Finn Solicitors.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Training provided for case management systems

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PQE in private client matters is essential.
• Strong background in all private client areas required.
• STEP qualification is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Draft Wills and manage Inheritance Tax issues.
• Handle Trusts and Succession Planning.
• Administer Probate and manage Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Skills

Private client matters expertise

Will drafting

Inheritance Tax Planning

Trusts and Succession Planning

Probate and Estate Administration

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

Tools

Advanced Partner for Windows

Isokon

Job description

Location – Bude or Holsworthy Type – Permanent Salary – Competitive/Negotiable Hours – Full-Time, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

We are looking for a Private Client Solicitor or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with five plus years of post-qualification experience with a strong background in private client matters to work at either our Bude or Holsworthy office.

STEP Qualification is desirable but not required.

This position requires good experience and expertise in all private client areas including Will drafting, Inheritance Tax Planning, Trusts, Succession Planning, Court of Protection and Mental Capacity Issues, Lasting and Enduring Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estate Administration and dealing with Inheritance Tax issues on applications for Probate and applications for Probate.

We are a friendly and successful firm with a team of 20. We have a large and diverse client base and all of our team take an active part in business development.

We use case management systems Advanced Partner for Windows and which is linked to the specialist private client system Isokon for which training will be given should it be needed.

Salary competitive and in accordance with experience and skills. We have a generous holiday entitlement.

We do not consider applications from candidates if represented by the Agency.

If you are interested in this vacancy contact Simon Finn, Paul Finn Solicitors, The Strand, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8SY, 01288 356 256 or to [e-mail]

Discussions can of course be in confidence.

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