Private Client Solicitor
Christchurch – £40,000
PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITORWest Sussex
An established legal practice is seeking an experienced Wills & Probate fee earner to join its dedicated Private Client team. The position offers exposure to a varied caseload, including:
- Probate and Estate Administration: Handling estates from straightforward cases below the inheritance tax threshold to complex taxable estates requiring IHT400 forms and related schedules.
- Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA): Advising clients on estate planning, drafting Wills, preparing LPAs, and undertaking Court of Protection matters.
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold 2+ years PQE within a private client department, managing their own caseload.
- Demonstrate flexibility, self-sufficiency, and the ability to manage a diverse client base, including older clients and high-net-worth individuals.
- Possess strong IT skills, a proactive mindset, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Private Healthcare
- Generous Holiday allowance
- Free Parking
Emily Flewitt, Head of London and Home Counties at Douglas Scott for over 7 years, excels in managing recruitment for the region while building strong client and candidate relationships. Outside of work, Emily enjoys quality time with family, spicy margaritas with friends, walks with her Frenchie Pablo, and staying active. Inspired by her curiosity and interest in varied challenges, she notes that if not in recruitment, she’d likely have pursued a career in the police. Her favorite advice? “Listen more than you speak.”
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Wills & Probate Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £40,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Christchurch
- Reference: 1321477
