Private Client Solicitor

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR 3 plus PQE



Location: Gloucestershire

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE

Job Reference: 36951



Our Client, a reputable and expanding law firm, is seeking an experienced private client solicitor with a minimum of 3years post-qualification experience (PQE) to join their growing private client Law team.



This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of private client matters matters.





What is on offer?

Being a part of an exciting, growing business who truly put clients first.

The opportunity to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and

home.

Salary based on experience and the value you can bring the firm. Including an Employee

Pension Scheme.

The ability to develop yourself professionally through internal and external training. We invest

in you, if you invest in us!

24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

A variety of employee benefits including Life Assurance, Corporate Healthcare Plan, Flexible/

Hybrid Working, Bonus Scheme, Opticians Scheme, Free Parking, Staff Discounts and

Christmas Saving Club.

The Role

Established role within the Private Client Department.



Proven background and demonstrable enthusiasm for Private Client work. To include:

Contentious Probate work to include but not limited to claims under Inheritance

(Provision for Family and Dependants Act) 1975.

Preparation of Wills

Administration of Estates for business and private clients

Lifetime and Post-Death Tax Planning

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Court of Protection Orders

Residential and Nursing Care Issues

Trust formation and administration

Excellent opportunity to gain skills and experience and have a hand in the development of a

long established, forward-thinking and expanding firm.

The role will also involve active participation in the firm’s marketing, article drafting, PR,

business development, social media and networking activities, as appropriate.



Your Experience & Technical Ability

Circa 3 years PQE.

The STEP or SFE qualification would be preferred but is not essential.

Knowledge of the law relating to Contested Wills and Inheritance Act claims.

Demonstrable experience of successfully having acted for clients in contentious Probate

matters.

Ability to advise and progress claims on behalf of a dependent under IPFDA 1975.

Experience in a variety of different areas of dispute in Probate, including disputes over the

validity of a Will, capacity of the testator and disputes as to an estate administration and costs

charged by the person administering an estate.

Preparation of responses to a Larke v Nugus request.

Demonstrate an understanding of the preparation of Wills (including Wills incorporating

measures aimed at asset protection and mitigation of tax).

Fundamental principles of inheritance, capital gains and income tax and their application in

an estate planning context.

Knowledge relating to formation, administration and taxation of trusts; administration of

estates; deeds of variation.

Preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney; providing specialist advice for

elderly clients.

Ability and willingness to learn and manage workload in an efficient and organised manner

and meet clients’ demanding requirements.

Able to communicate very well in writing using correct grammar and plain English.

Enthusiastic, willing and strong team player, have an excellent balance between technical

ability and commercial awareness.

Possess strong organisational and inter-personal skills and be IT proficient.