Private Client Fee Earner - Otley, United Kingdom - Clear IT Recruitment Limited

Clear IT Recruitment Limited

Verified Company

Otley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

My client is searching for a Private Client Fee Earner to join their Otely, Leeds offices.

Preference will be given under our established policy to an individual who knows the Wharfe Valley and surrounding area and who has a real connection with it.

The right person must be experienced enough to take on an existing case load with a minimum ofsupervision and demonstrate an enthusiasm and ability for the creation and development new work.

Your Responsibilities:

All aspects of probate will drafting, tax planning and estate administration and including Powers of Attorney.
Advising on all aspects of trusts, including lifetime, will trusts and elderly client trusts, draft, administration, and taxation issues.
The job holder will be expected to conduct and manage all aspects of his/her caseload, including taking appropriate decisions involving the exercise of judgment.
The level of supervision required will be in accordance with the firm's standard system together with further assistance in relation to key decisions on cases.
The job holder will require a sound theoretical knowledge and experience of the work and an ability to conduct cases from beginning to end.
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively is essential.

Your Experience:

Paralegal, Trainee Solicitor, Admitted solicitor, Legal executive or equivalent.
STEP qualified (Desirable)
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal
Experience of meeting deadlines with a minimum of supervision
Direct contact with clients, face to face and over the phone
Knowledge of law relevant to wills, trusts & probate
Knowledge of relevant statutory duties
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good file management skills.
Competent in the use of Microsoft word and outlook