Solicitor Position
Salary: Competitive
As a result of our continued expansion we are looking for a dynamic and confident solicitor to join our city centre office in Glasgow.
Applying candidates should ideally have:
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Strong organisational and communication skills.
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Experience of working within a fast paced office environment.
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The ability to work from a case management system without paper files
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Strong attention to detail
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The ability to work as part of a team
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Relevant private client experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
The role will include:
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Handling the ongoing administrative aspects of Lifetime Discretionary Trusts
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Communicating with clients and discretionary beneficiaries on a daily basis
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Undertaking the administration following the death of a settlor including attending to distribution of Trust assets.
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Advising on relevant tax implications during the course of the administration, particularly Inheritance Tax, Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax
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Engaging with local authorities and other solicitors in relation to clients who have entered into residential care
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Checking draft Wills and Powers of Attorney
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Conducting new client appointments within the office
In return we will offer:
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A full time permanent position
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A competitive salary
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Pension
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An excellent holiday package
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Paid Staff Days Out
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Substantial opportunities for career progression
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No requirement for time recording
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Monthly dress down day with drinks to round off the month!
Please send your CV to Stephanie.hutton@mcclure-solicitors.co.uk
Estate Planning Price List 2020 - Scotland
NB: All fees include VAT but exclude outlays.
Payment Plans
Power of Attorney: 6 instalments of £35 paid monthly.
Trust:
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1st payment - £300 + Registration dues
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Balance split monthly depending on payment plan and incurs a fee:
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1 year payment plan - incurs fee of £150 added to balance
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2 year payment plan - incurs fee of £300 added to balance
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3 year payment plan - incurs fee of £450 added to balance
Standard Outlays - Scotland
To register a Power of Attorney: £81 per person
To register a Trust: £20 per person
Annual Management for Family Protection Trust/Lifetime Trusts
Disposition Fees (Property in Trusts):
>>> Please refer to office if house value is over £500k
Sasine Title:
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Search Fee £67
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Coloured Plan £90
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Plans Level 3 Report £77
Registered Title:
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Search Fee £3.60
Discharge Fee: £70
NB: If the discharge is not for a Trust and is a standard mortgage discharge then the fee is
£225 + VAT +£70 +£3 (title charge)
Notice of Improvement Grant: £33
Valuation (drive-by) where required: £150 VAT incl. (NB: This outlay to be paid upfront at FPT instruction)