Senior Private Client Solicitor - Harrogate, United Kingdom - Clear IT Recruitment Limited

Clear IT Recruitment Limited

Verified Company

Harrogate, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

My client is looking for an experienced Wills and Probate solicitor to join our Team in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

The Role

As a Private Client Fee Earner you will handle a varied caseload whilst providing clients with high quality advice. You will be responsible for but not limited to the following matters;
Wills and estate planning matters
Lasting Powers of Attorney and registration
Advising on, and drafting both inter vivos and Will trusts and associated documentation
Probate matters
Court of Protection matters
Limited property work to include DJPs, SEV when connected to private client cases

You will be an experienced Private Client Solicitor and will have managed a caseload of your own. You will have excellent attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

You will be expected to take an active role in Networking and business developmentto generate new clients, build successful relationships with referrers of work, as well as maintaining current relationships.

Skills and Responsibilities

5 years + PQE
STEP membership (preferable but not essential)
Provide excellent service to a wide range of clients with an ability to maintain relationships
Be able to deal with complex matters which may involve deadlines such as deeds of variation, trust work, complex taxable estates etc.
Be able to manage their own caseload with supervision from head of department and be able to prioritise accordingly
Experience of dealing with probate matters from start to finish
Experience of using case management systems such as Isokon or proclaim
An ability to undertake research tasks independently
An ability to type where required and familiarity with all Microsoft programs
Understanding of Will drafting and pitfalls
Understanding of LPA drafting and registration as well as experience dealing with EPAs
Ability to undertake a Court of Protection case file from start to finish
Ability to provide inheritance tax advice as applied to a set of facts
Understanding of APR given the location of the role
Ability to draft inter vivos trusts in line with client requirements and provide limited advice regarding the taxation and registration of said trusts.