Probate Solicitor / Private Client
- Pertemps Gloucester
- Gloucester, Gloucestershire
- Dec 06, 2022
Full time
Legal
Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Probate Solicitor to join the Private Client team at a forward-thinking law firm acting for clients nationwideBased in Gloucester, 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 trusts and will trusts and associated documentation.
- Probate matters
- Court of Protection matters
- Limited property work to include DIPS, SEV when connected to private client cases
- Minimum 3 years PQE
- STEP membership (preferable but not essential. Full support will be given to candidates wishing to obtain their STEP membership)
- 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
- Understanding of will drafting and pitfalls
- Ability to explain the benefits and risks of LPAs, how to customise them to suit the clients' circumstances and their drafting and registration, as well as experience with EPAs
- The ability to undertake Court of Protection work is desirable but not essential
- Ability to provide inheritance tax advice as applied to a set of facts
- Understanding of APR and BPR
- Salary is competitive and will be awarded dependent upon your experience (including bonus scheme)
- Working hours are 35 hours per week however full and part-time roles are available.
- Holiday entitlement is 23 days + bank holidays
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