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Job Description
Private Client Solicitor
A highly experienced Private Client Solicitor is sought to join a well-established law firm in Kilkenny, focusing on probate, estate planning, and property transactions.
About the Role
- Provide expert advice on probate, wills, estate planning, and residential property matters.
- Manage a portfolio of private client cases, including drafting wills, administering estates, handling trust matters, and advising on property transactions.
- Work closely with executors and beneficiaries, ensuring the efficient and transparent administration of estates.
- Advise on succession planning and family wealth protection, offering bespoke solutions for clients' needs.
- Manage conveyancing transactions from start to finish, liaising with lenders, estate agents, and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth process.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on probate and estate planning, including the drafting of wills, enduring powers of attorney, and family trusts.
- Manage the administration of estates, from obtaining Grants of Probate to distributing assets to beneficiaries.
- Provide guidance on tax implications for estate planning and inheritance matters.
- Handle property transactions, including residential sales, purchases, and transfers of ownership, ensuring compliance with relevant legal requirements.
- Draft and review legal documents related to both probate and property matters, such as contracts for sale, deeds, and probate applications.
Requirements
- At least 2+ years' post-qualification experience in private client work, particularly in probate, wills, estate administration, and property law.
- Strong academic background and thorough understanding of Irish probate and property laws.
- Proven experience in estate planning, drafting wills, and administering estates, with the ability to handle complex or high-value matters.
- Excellent knowledge of property transactions, including residential sales, purchases, and conveyancing procedures.
Why Join?
- Work in a client-focused, supportive environment with a well-regarded Kilkenny law firm.
- Engage with a varied and rewarding caseload, offering opportunities for professional growth.
- Benefit from a positive work-life balance and a collaborative team atmosphere.