Wills Trusts & Probate Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Longstanton, Cambridge, Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Private Client Solicitor with over 3 years of experience to join a dynamic Wills, Trusts & Probate Team. This role offers the chance to work in a flexible hybrid environment, contributing to a growing practice that prioritizes client satisfaction. You will be involved in various aspects of private client law, including contentious probate, wills preparation, and estate administration. The firm values professional development and offers a range of employee benefits, making this an exciting opportunity for motivated legal professionals looking to enhance their careers while making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Employee Pension Scheme

24 days 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+ years PQE in Private Client work is essential.
• Experience in contentious probate and estate administration.

Responsibilities

• Handle contentious probate work and prepare wills.
• Administer estates and provide tax planning advice.

Skills

Private Client Law

Contentious Probate

Wills Preparation

Estate Administration

Tax Planning

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Court of Protection Orders

Trust Formation and Administration

Client Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Solicitor Qualification

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 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.

What is on offer?

1. Being a part of an exciting, growing business that truly puts clients first.
2. The opportunity to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and home.
3. Salary based on experience and the value you can bring to the firm, including an Employee Pension Scheme.
4. The ability to develop yourself professionally through internal and external training. We invest in you if you invest in us!
5. 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
6. 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, including:

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

Excellent opportunity to gain skills and experience and contribute to 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

1. Circa 3 years + PQE.
2. The STEP or SFE qualification would be preferred but is not essential.
3. Knowledge of the law relating to Contested Wills and Inheritance Act claims.
4. Demonstrable experience of successfully acting for clients in contentious Probate matters.
5. Ability to advise and progress claims on behalf of a dependent under IPFDA 1975.
6. Experience in various areas of dispute in Probate, including disputes over the validity of a Will, capacity of the testator, and disputes regarding estate administration and costs.
7. Preparation of responses to a Larke v Nugus request.
8. Understanding of the preparation of Wills, including measures aimed at asset protection and mitigation of tax.
9. Fundamental principles of inheritance, capital gains, and income tax and their application in an estate planning context.
10. Knowledge relating to formation, administration, and taxation of trusts; administration of estates; deeds of variation.
11. Preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney; providing specialist advice for elderly clients.
12. Ability and willingness to learn and manage workload efficiently and meet clients’ demanding requirements.
13. Able to communicate very well in writing using correct grammar and plain English.
14. Enthusiastic, willing, and a strong team player, with an excellent balance between technical ability and commercial awareness.
15. Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and be IT proficient.

Contact Person: Marcus Stevens

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