At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle complex probate and estate administration cases with a focus on high-value estates.
- Company: Established firm with a strong reputation in Private Client and charity law.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, travel allowance, and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on professional development and long-term career prospects.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact in the legal field.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in probate, excellent communication skills, and ability to manage complex matters.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Salisbury
Experience: Senior Associate level
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Full Remuneration Package: £60,000-£80,000 DOE
Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in office / 2 days from home
You will handle a high-quality caseload, with a particular focus on complex probate and estate administration matters, including:
- Administration of large and complex taxable estates
- Testate and intestate estate administrations
- Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief
- Inheritance Tax calculations involving exempt and non-exempt beneficiaries
- Estate administrations on behalf of national charities
- Preparation of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Matters involving elderly clients where capacity may be an issue
- Home and hospital visits where required
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong experience in Probate and Estate Administration
- Experience handling complex and high-value taxable estates
- Excellent technical knowledge of Inheritance Tax and estate administration
- Experience with Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief would be advantageous
- Strong client care and communication skills
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers and support staff
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- The ability to manage complex matters independently
- A collaborative and professional approach
What's On Offer
- £60,000-£80,000 full remuneration package DOE
- Hybrid working - 3 days in office / 2 days from home
- £60 per month travel allowance
- Clear and structured progression opportunities
- High-quality and complex probate workload
- Opportunity to work alongside specialist Private Client and Contentious Probate lawyers
- Strong focus on professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Established and respected firm with a strong reputation in Private Client and charity law
- Excellent long-term career prospects
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