Private Client Solicitor

Role: Private Client Solicitor/Lawyer PQE: 3 years Qualification : Qualified Solicitor/Cilex Lawyer Reports to: COFA & COLP Supports: The Practice Manager Direct Reports : None Salary: £60,000Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.- £85,000 depending on experience Location: Thame, Oxfordshire Hybrid working: Yes, Hours : Monday Friday 9am 5pm Start date: ASAP Experience : Must have good experience particularly with Trusts, The Role The role of the Private Client Solicitor is to broaden the range of legal services we can provide to clients, supporting, advising and guiding clients through the Probate process.Coordinate the collecting in or transferring of Estate assets; including the payment of all liabilities and Inheritance Tax (IHT) and then distributing the net estate to the beneficiaries of the Will (or to the next of kin if there is no Will).Provision of client advice on Lifetime and Estate Planning, Will Writing, Trust Drafting/Administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney.Key Contributions and Outputs Undertaking a broad range of Private Client legal work, to include Probate, Will drafting, Trust administration and the preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorneys Maintain strong relationships with Financial Advisers including initial meetings with executors.Meeting with Clients to discuss their legal issues and ensuring that all Client requirements are followed through to the appropriate conclusion Contribute as a fee earner with agreed goals that work to the practice achieving its financial objectives.Ongoing development & training of paralegals & legal administrators so they meet their individual development goals.Maintaining up to date records, communications & documents relating to individual cases on the provided technical/CRM systems Managing an ongoing review service appropriate to the Clients needs in line with the businesss proposition offering Supporting the acquisition of new clients to ensure that company targets are achieved along with the maintenance of our current client base Ensure that any business conducted is done so in a responsible and compliant manner, meeting all legislative requirements, both internally and externally.Promote the profile of the business within the profession and wider communities Develop and maintain Client relationships to help maintain business flow and meet agreed targets Promoting the profile of the business within the profession and wider communities Continuous professional development to meet regulatory requirements and personal development needs Responsibilities: The role holder will keep up to date with legislative and industry changes which affect the business, its clients and the role of the in-Probate Consultant within the business.The role holder may from time to time be required to undertake reasonable additional or other duties as are necessary to meet the needs of the business.General Responsibilities Comply with SRA rules at all times.Comply with the relevant Compliance, TCF, T&C (TRH Learning and Development Scheme), financial crime and Anti-Money Laundering Procedures of the Company at all times.Keep up to date with all relevant product, legislative and technical changes, as required.Follow appropriate ethical standards within the firm at all times.Qualifications Admitted to the role & current Practising Certificate Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience A detailed understanding and experience of understanding, interpreting and putting into practice processes and procedures to ensure compliance with SRA rules and regulations.Meet the requirements of the SRAs Assessment of Character and Suitability Rules.Familiarity with key processes within Trust administration.Self-motivated and able to balance short-term and long-term priorities effectively, while maintaining a strong attention to detail.Driven to provide excellent levels of service to internal and external clients.Previous mentoring/supervisory experience. xwwtmva Experience of partnering with IFAs is desirable.d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173