Stone King
Legal Services
Solicitor
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“Solicitor at Stone King. Skills: Estate Planning, Trust administration/management, drafting of wills, drafting of trust documents. Supporting the trust and tax team with the day to day management of the firm’s trust caseload. Dealing with the drafting of wills and trust documents”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines
Industry & Context.
Solutions focused approach with drive to improve processes and outcomes
Attend to clients of the firm in the office or elsewhere (including home visits) if needed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Qualified Solicitor with experience in working in Estate Planning and Trust administration/management, Must possess the ability to work proactively with minimal supervision on simple matters, however guidance is available from senior members within the team, Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritise workload, Attention to detail, Ability to hit the ground running and keen for early responsibility, IT literate across legal software
Nice to Have
Previous experience in Mental Capacity Act and working with vulnerable beneficiaries, Membership of STEP (including student membership)
What You'll Do.
Supporting the trust and tax team with the day to day management of the firm’s trust caseload
Dealing with the drafting of wills and trust documents
Preparing/reviewing trust accounts
Maintaining relationships with trustees and beneficiaries including but not limited to those beneficiaries who are vulnerable and/or have additional needs for support
Effectively and proactively manage an individual caseload (with supervision where appropriate)
Attend to clients of the firm in the office or elsewhere (including home visits) if needed)
Maintain your continuing professional development requirements and take an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law
To carry out your work for both colleagues and clients to the highest possible standard
having regard to the firm’s standards
procedures and core values
and be involved in preparation for
To attend and be involved in preparation for marketing and business development events and activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within the immediate Team and wider firm environment; Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and influence decision-making effectively
Process & Methodology
Effectively and proactively manage an individual caseload
Full Job Description
**About us** Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm. Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose-driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country. **The opportunity** This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to progress their career to join Stone King’s highly respected Trusts and Estates Team working specifically within our Estate Planning/Trust and Tax teams. The role will be based in our Bath office with hybrid working available. **Reasons to apply** * **Opportunity to gain invaluable experience across our Trusts and Estates Team** , you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our specialists across the firm. * **To be part of an ambitious and collaborative national firm** where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work. * **Excellent benefits for our people** , with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront. * **Hybrid working** \- Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements. **Key Responsibilities** General duties include, but are not limited to: * Supporting the trust and tax team with the day to day management of the firm’s trust caseload. * Dealing with the drafting of wills and trust documents. * Preparing/reviewing trust accounts. * Maintaining relationships with trustees and beneficiaries including but not limited to those beneficiaries who are vulnerable and/or have additional needs for support * Effectively and proa
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