PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR

Senior Private Client Fee Earner, Harrogate, Full time A lovely client of mine are looking for an experienced Wills and Probate solicitor to join their Team in Harrogate The Role: 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 vivos and Will trusts and associated documentation · Probate matters · Court of Protection matters Candidate: You will be an experienced Private Client Solicitor and will have managed a caseload of your own. You will have excellent attention to detail and excellent communication skills. You will be expected to take an active role in Networking and business development to generate new clients, build successful relationships with referrers of work, as well as maintaining current relationships. Skills and Responsibilities The ideal candidate will have: · 5 years + PQE · STEP membership (preferable but not essential) · 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 own caseload with supervision from head of department and be able to prioritise accordingly · Experience of dealing with probate matters from start to finish · An ability to undertake research tasks independently · An ability to type where required and familiarity with all Microsoft programs · Understanding of Will drafting and pitfalls · Ability to undertake a Court of Protection case file from start to finish · Ability to provide inheritance tax advice as applied to a set of facts Benefits · Salary based on experience · Annual Leave – 25 days + statutory holidays · Pension scheme · On-site parking · Remote working options What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career