Due to the expansion of our Private Client/Probate department, we are looking for an experienced 10 years PQE Probate/Private Client Solicitor. This opportunity is to become a partner within the business as an experienced Solicitor within the field of Private Client/Probate.
£OTE, West Sussex
Roles and Responsibilities
Managing a varied caseload of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Tax/Care fee planning, Probate and all associated matters through to conclusion, including both grant only and estate administration with a mix of complex and straight forward cases. Working autonomously to proactively take on areas of file handling with minimum supervision.
Always Providing excellent client care.
Solicitor/ FCILEX / TEP or equivalent vocational experience in legal services with at least 10 years’ experience managing estate administration cases.
Knowledge of private client work and a willingness to proactively develop technical expertise and keep up to date with legal developments.
- Strong communication skills
- Administering complex, taxable estates in accordance with the relevant laws and in a timely manner
- Communicating and maintaining a relationship with clients and associates via letter, email and telephone
- Collecting relevant financial information to submit the probate application
- Liaising with probate registry and HM Revenue & Customs
- Collection or transfer of assets to the beneficiaries
- Handling the transfer or sale of the deceased property, to include liaising with estate agents, solicitors, and executors
- Completing and submitting relevant income tax returns
- Reconciling Executor accounts
- Drafting and completing estate accounts, reconciled to the Executor account
- Obtaining Executor approval of estate accounts
- Completing adequate searches in order to settle the estate upon completion of the administration
- Ensuring deadlines are being met on own files and files within team
- Ensuring policies and procedures are being followed
Benefits
25 Days Annual Leave, Birthday Day off, Eyecare scheme, Christmas shutdown, Long Service Awards.
Please email our HR team with a covering letter and your CV to hr@gwca.co.uk
GWCA Solicitors provide legal services for individuals and businesses, with offices in Arundel, Broadwater, Goring, Hove, Lancing Rustington, Steyning and Worthing.
We take pride in always offering a professional service.