Private Client Solicitor 
Sidmouth 
£55,000-£65,000 per year DOE
Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
 
Job Description:
 
Achieve Professionals are seeking a Solicitor/Legal Executive with 2+ years PQE or more senior staff, up to Senior Associate, partnership could be available within 2 years to join our client’s firm in Sidmouth.
 
This is the opportunity to join an already well-established law firm, and there may be opportunities to work from our other offices if there is a connection. 
 
Responsibilities:

• Liaising with Third Parties: Work with financial institutions, accountants, and other professionals to ensure the proper management and distribution of client estates.
• Estate Administration: Manage the administration of estates, including obtaining grants of probate or letters of administration, collecting assets, paying debts
• Dealing with Disputes: Resolve disputes related to wills, trusts, and estates
• Probate and Administration Services: Oversee the probate process, including liaising with HMRC for inheritance tax calculations

 
Qualifications & Experience: 

• 2+ PQE
• Experience in the area of Will drafting, lifetime IHT and CGT advice for high net worth individuals 
• Some experience in advising on and drafting trusts preferably to include Disabled Persons Trusts and advice regarding collapsing of trusts 
• Solid working knowledge of advising clients who have agricultural and or/ business assets (or willing to develop)
• Experience in advising on domicile and related issues 
• Aware of current issues and updates 
• Professional, organised, competent, enthusiastic and ambitious 
• Produce high quality service 
• Access to own transport for work use for the purposes of home visits and inter office travel on occasion
• Maintain excellent file administration and work successfully with other Lawyers and support staff 
• Experience of working independently in the area of private client will be essential 
• A willingness to support and develop other lawyers within the team would be encouraged 
• An interest in the promotion and development of the firm including maintaining its high reputation

Benefits:

• Access to mentors and colleagues to offer support 
• Competitive salary 

To apply for this position, please contact: alex@achieveprofessionals.com