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Private Client Solicitor

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary : £45000 – £70000/annum

Private Client Solicitor

Up to £70kpa DOE/PQE

Bedford

Monday – Friday

Are you a 3year PQE+ Private Client Lawyer seeking your next new challenge within a Top 500 recognised Firm?

ACS Staffing Solutions are delighted to be assisting this well-respected Firm looking for an accomplished Private Client Lawyer who is able to work independently to join the friendly and approachable Wills, Trusts and Probate team.

What will be expected of you?

Dealing with administration of estates from start to finish.
Preparation and application for Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration.
Completion of and dealing with all tax forms, in respect of Inheritance Tax, Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax and advising with regard to the same.
Attending to house clearances where appropriate
Collecting in and realising assets and paying liabilities
Distributing the estate and preparing income and distribution accounts
Advising with regard to Tax mitigation and Deeds of Variation and dealing with the same.
Taking instructions and advising as necessary
Assessing the capacity of the Client, where necessary
Providing advice on Inheritance Tax, Income Tax, and Capital Gains Tax and Tax Mitigation
Drafting, preparation and attesting of Wills
Applying for Statutory Wills, where necessary
Advising generally with regard to Trusts
Providing advice on Inheritance Tax, Income Tax, and Capital Gains Tax and Tax Mitigation
Drafting Trust documents
Taking instructions and advising as necessary with regard to Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Assessing the capacity of the Client, where necessary
Drafting Powers of Attorney
Preparing applications with regard to the registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney
Acting as Certificate Providers
Dealing with their affairs either under Power of Attorney or without Power of Attorney
Advising generally and managing financial affairs of clients, paying bills and looking after their investments and assets
Advising with regard to DSS benefits and making necessary applications
A knowledge of social care and CHC funding would be useful.
Making applications to the Court for the appointment of a Deputy and all relevant orders and directions
Complying with terms of Court Orders and directions
Producing accounts for the Court
Dealing with all necessary formalities of the Court and generally with the Patient’s affairsProven experience of business development 

What will you get in return?

Work-life balance, flexibility including hybrid working.
25 days holiday + BHs.
Annual bonus related to achievement of fee income targets
Monthly holiday bonus scheme (extra days holiday for each monthly income target achieved)
Comprehensive training and development opportunities

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