Holmes And Hills Llp
Probate Lawyer - Private Client
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The Role
Due to growth, we are recruiting a Probate Lawyer (in the region of 3 years PQE) based at Braintree. We will consider applicants who are looking for a full or part-time working pattern. The Braintree office is a well-established Private Client hub and within this role you will work alongside a Senior Associate managing an existing case load while developing it further.
You will join a large, successful and well-respected Private Client team who are based across our 7 regional offices, and which include fellow Fee Earners, Will Drafters, a Tax Specialist and a strong legal support team.
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of their own of probate and estate administration matters, delivering high-quality, client-focused legal services while supporting the continued development of the department. You will be required to be a standalone lawyer managing a caseload but you will receive excellent support from a Senior Associate and from our Probate Administration Team.
The Day to Day:
- Managing a full caseload of probate and estate administration matters from start to finish. Estates will be taxable and non-taxable.
- Assisting clients in fixed fee interviews where appropriate.
- Working with members of the commercial team to answer queries they may have on estate administration issues.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal procedures.
- Supervising and supporting junior staff where appropriate.
- Assisting with business development and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Contributing to the growth and reputation of the Private Client department.
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What Experience Do I Need?
You must be a Solicitor or Legal Executive with between 1 and 3 yrs PQE dealing with estate administration.
You must be able to demonstrate:
- A solid understanding of administering estates.
- Experience in understanding Inheritance Tax calculations.
What Skills Should I Have?
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Must be able to impart key information in a manner which is easily understood.
- Self-motivated, organised with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
- Proactive thinker.
- Team player
What Are We Offering?
- Competitive salary
- A supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment in an experienced and growing team.
- 28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
- Medicash cash back schemes after 1 year’s service.
- Life Insurance.
- EAP and various other physical and mental wellbeing support services including virtual GP access 24/7.
- Family friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay plus, family events leave.
- Company sick pay.
- Cycle scheme.
About Us
Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients' interests and support clients' growth and development.
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Working in Partnership with Businesses and Individuals
Holmes & Hills' large team of legal experts work in partnership with individuals and organisations to provide them with truly proactive legal services through personal relationships. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, we take the time to understand clients' needs and objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach.
Independently Recognised as a Leading Law Firm
Holmes & Hills Solicitors is independently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners - two independent directories of the UK’s top law firms - as being a leading supplier of legal services in the region.
These accreditations give our clients the confidence that the legal advice and representation they receive from Holmes & Hills is some of the best available. Our clients range from established and growing businesses whose brands are recognised and sold around the world and local authorities across the region, through to families and first-time home buyers.
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