Private Client Lawyer

Experienced Private Client LawyerLocation:Boston, LincolnshireSalary:Competitive, dependent on experienceOverviewA highly regarded regional law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join its busy and well-established team.

This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of private client matters while contributing to the departments growth and the firms continued reputation for excellence.The RoleThe successful candidate will be confident, proactive, and well-organised, with proven expertise in a broad range of private client work, including:

• Drafting Wills, including those incorporating trusts for complex family arrangements
• Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax planning
• Preparing and registering Powers of Attorney, EPAs and LPAs
• Court of Protection matters
• Administration of taxable and non-taxable estates
• Advising on and identifying trust administration requirements

You will also contribute to departmental marketing initiatives, supporting the firms profile within the community and building strong client relationships.Key Responsibilities

• Provide an ongoing, high-quality service to existing clients
• Collaborate with partners and fee earners to develop new business
• Contribute to departmental growth and client development
• Meet agreed fee income targets
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation and best practice
• Maintain strong financial control, including billing and cash flow management
• Carry out fee-earning work in accordance with quality and risk management procedures

Person SpecificationEssential

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Significant experience in private client law, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, estate administration, tax planning, and trusts
• Strong organisational and caseload management skills
• Excellent understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors Account Rules
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and clients with mental capacity issues
• IT literate, including experience with case management systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Desirable

• STEP qualification or willingness to work towards it
• Experience with agricultural estates and/or high-net-worth clients
• Supervisory experience
• Marketing, business development, and public speaking skills
• Existing client following

Attributes

• Professional, proactive, and positive approach
• High level of integrity, empathy, and client care
• Resilient and able to work well under pressure
• Full driving licence and access to a car for inter-office travel and client meetings

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Staff discount on legal services
• Income protection
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

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