Wills Trusts & Probate Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Ivy Chimneys; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm seeks an experienced Private Client Solicitor with over 3 years of PQE to join their Wills, Trusts & Probate team. You will manage a diverse caseload, offering flexible working arrangements and multiple benefits, while contributing to the firm's growth and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Employee Pension Scheme

24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Corporate Healthcare Plan

Flexible/Hybrid Working

Bonus Scheme

Opticians Scheme

Free Parking

Staff Discounts

Christmas Saving Club

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE experience with Private Client matters.
• Experience with wills, probate, and trust management.
• Knowledge of tax planning and court orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of private client matters.
• Prepare wills and administration of estates.
• Participate in marketing and business development.

Skills

Knowledge of law regarding Inheritance Act claims

Contentious Probate experience

Ability to advise on IPFDA 1975

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

IT proficiency

Education

Circa 3 years + PQE

STEP or SFE qualification

Job description

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR 3 plus PQE

Location: Essex/London
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE
Job Reference: 36945

Our client are 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 matters.

What is on offer?
Being a part of an exciting, growing business who truly put clients first.
The opportunity to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and
home.
Salary based on experience and the value you can bring the firm. Including an Employee
Pension Scheme.
The ability to develop yourself professionally through internal and external training. We invest
in you, if you invest in us!
24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
A variety of employee benefits including Life Assurance, Corporate Healthcare Plan, Flexible/
Hybrid Working, Bonus Scheme, Opticians Scheme, Free Parking, Staff Discounts and
Christmas Saving Club.

The Role
Established role within the Private Client Department.

Proven background and demonstrable enthusiasm for Private Client work. To include:
Contentious Probate work to include but not limited to claims under 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
Excellent opportunity to gain skills and experience and have a hand in the development of a
long established, forward-thinking and expanding firm.
The role will also involve active participation in the firm’s marketing, article drafting, PR,
business development, social media and networking activities, as appropriate.

Your Experience & Technical Ability
Circa 3 years + PQE.
The STEP or SFE qualification would be preferred but is not essential.
Knowledge of the law relating to Contested Wills and Inheritance Act claims.
Demonstrable experience of successfully having acted for clients in contentious Probate
matters.
Ability to advise and progress claims on behalf of a dependent under IPFDA 1975.
Experience in a variety of different areas of dispute in Probate, including disputes over the
validity of a Will, capacity of the testator and disputes as to an estate administration and costs
charged by the person administering an estate.
Preparation of responses to a Larke v Nugus request.
Demonstrate an understanding of the preparation of Wills (including Wills incorporating
measures aimed at asset protection and mitigation of tax).
Fundamental principles of inheritance, capital gains and income tax and their application in
an estate planning context.
Knowledge relating to formation, administration and taxation of trusts; administration of
estates; deeds of variation.
Preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney; providing specialist advice for
elderly clients.
Ability and willingness to learn and manage workload in an efficient and organised manner
and meet clients’ demanding requirements.
Able to communicate very well in writing using correct grammar and plain English.
Enthusiastic, willing and strong team player, have an excellent balance between technical
ability and commercial awareness.
Possess strong organisational and inter-personal skills and be IT proficient.

Contact Person: Marcus Stevens


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