Lawyer - Private Client - Northampton

Join to apply for the Lawyer – Private Client – Northampton role at HCB Solicitors We are seeking to recruit an experienced fee earner to join our Wills and Probate/Private Client team at our Northampton office. Minimum requirements: 4 years PQE SFE and STEP membership (advantageous) About The Role / Duties Probate Handling estate administration from start to finish Preparing and applying for Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration Completing tax forms related to Inheritance Tax, Income Tax, and Capital Gains Tax, and providing advice Attending to house clearances where appropriate Collecting and realising assets, paying liabilities Distributing estates and preparing income and distribution accounts Advising on Tax mitigation and Deeds of Variation Wills Taking instructions and advising clients Assessing client capacity when necessary Providing advice on relevant taxes and Tax mitigation Drafting, preparing, and attesting Wills Applying for Statutory Wills when needed Trusts and Tax Providing general advice on Trusts Drafting Trust documents Advising on taxes and Tax mitigation Powers of Attorney / Lasting Powers of Attorney Taking instructions and advising clients Assessing client capacity when necessary Drafting Powers of Attorney Preparing applications for registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney Acting as Certificate Provider Advising and Supporting Elderly Clients Handling their affairs under or without Power of Attorney Managing financial affairs, paying bills, overseeing investments Advising on DSS benefits and applications Knowledge of social care and CHC funding is beneficial Court of Protection Making applications for Deputy appointments and relevant orders Complying with Court Orders and directions Producing accounts for the Court Managing Court-related formalities and client affairs Business Development Proven experience in business development Additional Details Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:15 (office-based) Salary: Attractive, dependent on experience Benefits: 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, firm-funded eye tests, monthly holiday bonus scheme Application Process Please send your CV to Lisa Syrett at lisasyrett@hcbgroup.com #J-18808-Ljbffr