Private Client Solicitor (Permanent)

A regional Law Firm with offices across the Northeast are looking to recruit a Solicitor to their leading Private Client team in Stockton on a full-time basis.

They take pride in their local heritage and have played an active role in the local community for the past 140 years. Their depth of specialist knowledge, understanding of the market, team ethos and focus on customer care have all contributed towards their outstanding reputation.

Due to an increase in workload, they are now looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor to join their busy team.

The Role

* Preparing of Wills - both simple and complex

* Advising high net worth clients to include those with business and/or agricultural assets

* Advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney to include their use in the business setting

* The Administration of Estates (to include those where Inheritance Tax is payable, and trusts created)

* The setting up of and administration of Trusts

* Inheritance Tax Planning

* Court of Protection Work - both applications to the court and administration of affairs under Court of Protection Orders

As the newly appointed Private Client Solicitor you will:

* Have 2 to 6 years PQE

* Be Technologically progressive - With the department working paper light you will need to embrace this and future technological advances.

* Be able to work under minimal supervision.

* STEP Qualified or be willing to pursue this qualification in the future.

* Be a keen business developer and be willing to engage in marketing activities

Please contact Laura Baron at Clayton Legal for more information or apply to be immediately considered.

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