We are a friendly firm looking for a seasoned Private Client practitioner (qualified Solicitor or Cilex) who knows their way around a complex estate as well as a standard Will. If you’re a technical expert who actually enjoys talking to people—and can explain a discretionary trust without causing a headache—we want to meet you.
The Role
The role is full time (job share is an option) as part of a supportive friendly team. You’ll be the lead on a varied caseload, managing:
- Probate & Estate Administration: Handling the full process from IHT forms to final distribution for taxable and non-taxable estates
- Will Drafting: Crafting everything from simple Wills to complex structures involving business assets, life interests, blended families/second marriages.
- Powers of Attorney: Drafting/ Managing LPAs and occasionally advising on Deputyship matters.
- Client Care: Building genuine relationships with clients during what is often a pretty tough time for them.
What You Bring
- Experience: Preferably 5+ years PQE (though we’re more interested in your track record than the date on your certificate).
- Technical skills: Solid knowledge of IHT, CGT, and trust taxation. STEP qualification is a major plus. Familiarity with a Probate software package (although not essential as training would be given). Experience/ knowledge of Excel.
- Soft Skills: High empathy, clear communication, and the ability to manage your own paralegal/admin support.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary
- Genuine work-life balance/flexible working (we don’t do ‘staying late for the sake of it’).
Sound like you? Let’s talk. Please send your CV and covering letter to sarahtaylor@taylorfawcett.co.uk.