Private Client Solicitor/Associate

Our client, an award winning Legal 500 listed law firm in Leeds are keen to add a 2-5 years’ PQE Private Client Solicitor/Associate to join their growing department.

You will be working within an experienced team of Partners who provide a wide range of private client legal services including Wills, Trusts, Tax and Powers of Attorney.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working with the Partners and fee earners within the Private Client department
• Managing own caseload, dealing with a variety of Private Client matters
• Dealing with the administration of Trusts, including preparing annual trust accounts and corresponding with Trustees and Beneficiaries
• Liaising with Stockbrokers in respect of Trust assets, making the appropriate distributions
• Completing tax returns, including calculating the tax where necessary or liaising with accountants
• Deal with the administration of Estates, whether under a Will or the rules of Intestacy
• Meeting bereaved clients and Executors to take instructions and manage estate, and completing all stakeholder administration appropriately, ensuring all required documents are in place in a timely and accurate manner

Requirements

• 2-5 years PQE
• Strong understanding of Private Client law
• Experience in wills, probate, powers of attorney and estate management are essential
• Knowledge of a range of Private Client activities and practice
• Highly competent in Microsoft Office Suite with good all-round IT skills
• Flexibility, with the ability to provide a personalised service to all clients

Please apply via the section to the right or contact the team on the following details: 

T: 0333 0508270

E: recruit@hobbs-legal.com