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