Ranked within the top Legal 500, our client with offices across Hertfordshire, London and Essex are currently adding to their Private Client, Wills and Probate-team close to Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire.--This is a unique chance to join a first class practice, recorded in the Sunday times as one of the best places to work with real career progression on offer.

Our client is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years PQE.

Experience required for this Private Client Wills and Probate Solicitor vacancy:

• Taking client instructions and preparing Wills, LPAs and general Powers of Attorney, from straightforward to complex matters
• Managing probate and estate administration files for High-Net-Worth Clients, including taxable estates requiring IHT400s and schedules, identifying and claiming relevant inheritance tax reliefs. Administering intestate estates with strong knowledge of intestacy rules
• Trust administration to include experience and knowledge of the principles of tax affecting trusts
• An understanding of the administrative and set up of life interest trusts
• Experience of Court of protection matters and deputyship work
• Have enthusiasm for Business development-

• Be a qualified Solicitor of England & Wales or CILEX/FCILEX in the UK with Private Client wills and probate
• Excellent client care skills
• Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Able to explain matters in clear, accessible language
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Business development experience

• Generous salary plus bonus structure
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays-
• Auto enrolment pension
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Healthcare plan