To join the expanding private client department as a fee earner, the successful candidate will be handling estate administration, will drafting and lasting power of attorney preparation. There are also opportunities to develop your career in legal services and progression within the firm.

Main tasks

Candidates must have knowledge of and provide advice in respect of the following:

Administration of deceased estates, both taxable and non-taxable

Drafting and preparation of both standard and complex wills, including wills that contain trusts for more complex situations, in particular, life interest trusts and discretionary trusts

Knowledge of IHT and CGT and how those taxes have an impact on planning for private client situations

Drafting and preparation of powers of attorney, LPAs, including registration of EPAs

Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection

Deeds of Variation

Establishment and administration of trusts

Supporting others in the department and working as a team

Liaising with existing and new clients

Involvement with business development activities in the firm

Good drafting skills across a wide range of legal documents, placing particular importance on accuracy and attention to detail

Good listening and problem solving skills

Excellent communication skills, both in written and spoken form, and ability to communicate technical and complex subjects

Passion for client care and service

Motivated and organised

Be able to deal with work proactively and to work on own initiative; problem solving abilities

Team working skills are essential

Good time management and ability to meet deadlines

Self-motivated and genuinely interested in career progression within the firm

Proficient in use of IT, all MS Office, email and internet

Painters Law LLP is an established firm of solicitors and lawyers in the locality and has been in practice for over 70 years. We are Law Society WIQS and CQS accredited and SFE approved. Several of our fee earners have STEP membership. The firm has Lexcel accreditation and the Law Society's quality mark. We are proud of our history, having served the local community and families for many years.

23 days holiday plus UK bank holiday; plus ex gratia days (birthday and Christmas)

Pension scheme (after probation period met)

Parking provided.

Sick pay

Discount on some legal fees (subject to qualifying conditions being met)