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Senior Private Client Solicitor

Senior Private Client Solicitor

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We are working with our client on the search for a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join their thriving law firm in Harrogate. 
 
Job title: Senior Private Client Solicitor 
Location: Harrogate 
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000
 
Job Description 
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 vivios and Will trusts and associated documentation 
  • Probate matters 
  • Court of Protection matters 
  • Limited property work to include DJPs, SEV when connected with private client cases 
  • Networking and business development to generate new clients, build successful relationships with referrers of work as well as maintaining current relationships

We have a varied client base which includes local and high net-worth individuals and large Probate Estates in excess of £1 million. The caseload covers the full spectrum of Private Client matters. This includes simple and complex Wills, Trust matters including living trusts, tax matters and more. 
 
Requirements/ qualifications 

  • 5 years PQE
  • STEP membership (preferable but not essential) 
  • Provide excellent services to a wide range of clients with an ability to maintain relationships 
  • Be able to deal with complex matters with 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 
  • Understanding of will drafting and pitfalls 
  • Understanding LPA drafting and registration as well as experience dealing with EPAs 
  • Ability to undertake Court of Protection case files from start to finish 
  • Ability to provide inheritance tax advice as applied to a set of facts 
  • Excellent attention to detail 
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Ability to provide inheritance tax advice as applied to a set of facts 
  • Understanding of APR 
  • Ability to draft inter vivos trusts in line with client requirements and provide limited advice regarding the taxation and registration of said trusts 

Benefits 

  • Great working environment 
  • Genuine interest in development and career progression 
  • Salary based on experience 
  • Annual leave – 25 days + statutory holidays 
  • Pension scheme 
  • On-site parking
  • Remote working options 
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Job Overview
Category
Solicitor
Offered Salary
40000 – 50000/Year
Job Location
West Yorkshire
Job Type
Permanent
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