Private Client Solicitor
Basingstoke
Permanent
Legal
Private Practice Law Firms
£50,000.00 - £60,000.00Year
Job Advert: Private Client Associate
Location: Basingstoke Experience Level: 3+ Years PQE Employment Type: Full-time
Are you a dedicated Private Client Associate looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic team? Our client, a well-respected law firm, is seeking a talented individual to join their Wills and Estate Planning Team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a busy practise, providing exceptional service to clients while mentoring junior staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Probate
- Take instructions from clients to obtain relevant grants, administer estates in accordance with Wills or Intestacy laws, and advise on tax implications.
- Ensure timely distribution of estates as per job objectives.
- Offer guidance to fee earners and clients on all testamentary matters.
Wills
- Consult with clients to draught Wills and supplementary testamentary documents, addressing ancillary issues such as taxation.
- Oversee the registration, storage, retrieval, and destruction of Wills.
- Advise team members and clients on testamentary issues.
Trusts
- Consult on trust matters, create, and administer trusts as instructed by clients.
- Provide advice to other fee earners and clients regarding trusts.
Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection
- Register Enduring Powers of Attorney with the Court of Protection.
- Advise on, draught, and register Lasting Powers of Attorney, as appropriate.
- Manage Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters.
Team Mentoring and Support
- Support junior team members with client matters and take the lead on complex cases.
- Mentor trainees and junior staff, fostering their professional development.
Business Development
- Network locally, in the South of England, and London to build and strengthen partnerships.
- utilise networking skills to actively grow and expand your caseload.
General Duties
- Undertake additional tasks as required by the Partners or Head of Department.
- Market and develop the firm's services.
- Maintain membership and standards of STEP / SFE / PS.
- Contribute to the effective implementation of a Case Management System.
- Promote cross-referrals to other departments within the firm.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years PQE in Private Client work.
- Knowledge of trust work preferred, but not essential.
- Confident networker with a proven ability to build your own client base.
- Strong communication skills, capable of fostering relationships both internally and externally.
- Passion for mentoring and supporting junior staff.
About the Team:
Our client's Wills and Estate Planning Team, led by experienced directors, is known for its strong client base and commitment to excellence. With a collaborative atmosphere, you will be managing your own files while serving as a valuable resource for junior team members.
Due to the client-facing nature of the work, in-office presence is preferred, though flexibility is offered when appropriate. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to a thriving team, we want to hear from you.
How to Apply:
To express your interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
Join our client's team and help make a difference in the lives of clients while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Private Client Solicitor
LHH
3 days ago
£50,000.00 - £60,000.00Year
Permanent
Legal
Private Practice Law Firms
Basingstoke
Job Advert: Private Client Associate
Location: Basingstoke Experience Level: 3+ Years PQE Employment Type: Full-time
Are you a dedicated Private Client Associate looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic team? Our client, a well-respected law firm, is seeking a talented individual to join their Wills and Estate Planning Team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a busy practise, providing exceptional service to clients while mentoring junior staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Probate
- Take instructions from clients to obtain relevant grants, administer estates in accordance with Wills or Intestacy laws, and advise on tax implications.
- Ensure timely distribution of estates as per job objectives.
- Offer guidance to fee earners and clients on all testamentary matters.
Wills
- Consult with clients to draught Wills and supplementary testamentary documents, addressing ancillary issues such as taxation.
- Oversee the registration, storage, retrieval, and destruction of Wills.
- Advise team members and clients on testamentary issues.
Trusts
- Consult on trust matters, create, and administer trusts as instructed by clients.
- Provide advice to other fee earners and clients regarding trusts.
Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection
- Register Enduring Powers of Attorney with the Court of Protection.
- Advise on, draught, and register Lasting Powers of Attorney, as appropriate.
- Manage Court of Protection applications and deputyship matters.
Team Mentoring and Support
- Support junior team members with client matters and take the lead on complex cases.
- Mentor trainees and junior staff, fostering their professional development.
Business Development
- Network locally, in the South of England, and London to build and strengthen partnerships.
- utilise networking skills to actively grow and expand your caseload.
General Duties
- Undertake additional tasks as required by the Partners or Head of Department.
- Market and develop the firm's services.
- Maintain membership and standards of STEP / SFE / PS.
- Contribute to the effective implementation of a Case Management System.
- Promote cross-referrals to other departments within the firm.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years PQE in Private Client work.
- Knowledge of trust work preferred, but not essential.
- Confident networker with a proven ability to build your own client base.
- Strong communication skills, capable of fostering relationships both internally and externally.
- Passion for mentoring and supporting junior staff.
About the Team:
Our client's Wills and Estate Planning Team, led by experienced directors, is known for its strong client base and commitment to excellence. With a collaborative atmosphere, you will be managing your own files while serving as a valuable resource for junior team members.
Due to the client-facing nature of the work, in-office presence is preferred, though flexibility is offered when appropriate. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to a thriving team, we want to hear from you.
How to Apply:
To express your interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
Join our client's team and help make a difference in the lives of clients while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.