Solicitor

Taylor Walton LLP; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Training programme

IT training

Inclusive, supportive environment

Social events

CSR programme

Volunteer time

Free Will writing

Free Conveyancing

Christmas vouchers

Job summary

Taylor Walton LLP in St Albans is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with 4+ years PQE to join our established team. You will advise on wills, estate planning, probate and trusts for high-net-worth individuals, with complex matters handled under supervision as you develop.

The Private Client Department prides itself on client-focused service, structured training, and a supportive environment. You will work with other partners to deliver tailored solutions, maintain excellent client

Qualifications

• PQE 4+ years in private client work.
• Strong client communication and professional manner.
• Ability to work autonomously with increasing responsibility.
• Attention to detail and high standards of work.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth clients on wills, estate planning, probate and trusts.
• Inheritence tax planning and estate administration.
• Handle larger value estates under supervision as experience grows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organised

Autonomy

Client communication

Job description

Taylor Walton is an award winning regional law firm with offices located in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. We provide legal advice and solutions to business owners, FTSE 350 companies, public and private sector organisations, charities and high-net worth individuals.

We organise our legal services by expertise; Commercial Property, Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Litigation, Employment, Residential Property, Family and Private Client. Clients may well be supported through their business and private life experiences by a number of our practice areas with many clients engaging our services for many years.

Our reputable success is attributed to the calibre of our people. In the same way that we are committed to provide exceptional quality legal services to our clients, we are committed to fostering an engaging and supportive environment in which to work and develop a rewarding career. We are very proud of our exceptionally high staff retention rate and an average length of service unrivalled within our region.

The department

Our Private Client Team is High Net Worth Chambers rated and ranked Tier 1 in Legal 500 (in the Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Middlesex Region) with our Department Head, Alex Drake and fellow Partners Alison Voyce, Steven Hamilton and Zoe Sivelle recognised for their specialist expertise. We advise business owners and high-net worth individuals often over generations on both local and multi-jurisdictional matters relating to wills, estate planning, probate, trusts, powers of attorney and tax planning strategies.

All partners in the team have a substantial personal following and are members of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

About the role

We are pleased to offer the opportunity for a candidate of 4 years PQE+ to join our established Private Client Department in the Firm’s St Albans office.

The successful applicant will provide a range of advice and services to the Firm’s individual clients, ranging from the preparations of Wills and Trusts, inheritance tax planning, and probate & estate administration. The complexity of matters will depend on the candidates PQE and will increase with support and supervision as experience grows. Under supervision, the successful candidate will gain experience of handling larger value estates and more complex family circumstances.

Our Private Client Team specialise in assisting with a wide range of sensitive and complex issues. The role requires candidates who are able to approach matters and deal with clients in a professional yet sensitive manner. Candidates must be able to communicate with clients, verbally and through documentation, in a manner that is clear and easily understood whilst also taking into account the specific circumstance of each case to address the correct legal issues and ensure that the best decisions are made for the client.

Key Requirements

• Attention to detail and high exacting standard of work.
• Organised – effective time management and prioritisation skills.
• Strong work ethic with a genuine commitment to self-development and improvement.
• Ensure legal knowledge is kept up-to-date and commit to developing practical skills.
• The ability to work autonomously with increased responsibility as you develop in experience.

Other information

What we can offer you:

• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
• Group Life Assurance cover immediately on joining.
• Firm pension contribution and opportunity to make contributions via salary exchange.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• full induction and training programme with modern IT systems.
• on-going access to in-house IT training.
• an inclusive, supportive, friendly and professional working environment.
• social events and internal interest/sports clubs.
• employee-led active CSR programme.
• Paid Volunteer Time for all staff
• free Will writing
• free Conveyancing
• Thank you vouchers at Christmas

Wellbeing related benefits

• Wellbeing Hub - an app full of fantastic resources spporting physcial, mental and financial wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bereavement and related support resources
• 24hr access to virtual GP services
• Counselling services
• Financial education resources including pension information webinars