At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on wills, estate planning, and asset protection while managing probate matters.
- Company: L500 rated firm in the West Midlands with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Join a growing team with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Other info: Exciting chance to contribute to the expansion of a successful private client team.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic firm making a real impact in private client law.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years' PQE, STEP qualified preferred, with excellent client service skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
A new opportunity has arisen for a private client solicitor to join this L500 rated West Midlands firm. With 3-5 years' PQE, you will advise on a broad mix of private client law matters.
Responsibilities
- Advising clients on wills, estate planning, inheritance tax and asset protection matters
- Managing probate and estate administration matters from instruction through to completion
- Drafting wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and other private client documentation
- Advising executors, trustees, attorneys and beneficiaries on their duties and responsibilities
- Handling Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters
- Providing advice on trust creation, administration and succession planning
- Assisting clients with later-life planning, including care fee considerations and capacity issues
- Liaising with financial advisers, accountants and other professional contacts to deliver comprehensive client solutions
- Supporting business development activity
About you
- 3-5 years' PQE
- STEP qualified is a preference
- Good knowledge of trusts, administration of estates, wills, powers of attorney and court of protection applications
- Excellent attention to detail
- Self-motivation and a track record of providing excellent client service
This is an excellent opportunity to join a commercial firm who are going from strength to strength and be instrumental in the further expansion of their private client team.
We think you need these skills to ace Private Client Solicitor - West Midlands
Private Client Law
Wills and Estate Planning
Inheritance Tax
Asset Protection
Probate and Estate Administration
Drafting Trusts and Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection Applications
