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
that a survey showed that 1 in 4 Wills are either defective or of poor quality?
Yes it’s a worry isn’t it? A survey by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and others surveyed Wills prepared by solicitors and non-solicitors and found that 1 in 4 Wills were either defective or of poor quality.
We have seen many examples. In one case the lady left everything to herself! That would have had disastrous results if it had not been picked up in time. That will also be more common than you think as most Wills are prepared on computers these days.
In another case the client meant to leave the house to her step-children but instead left it to her niece and nephew. This case involved 5 firms of solicitors in the resulting dispute.
Is your Will one of the 1 in 4 which is defective or of poor quality? The best way to find out is to use McClure’s Free Will Review service. We will review your Will free of charge and if it’s OK, that’s good to know. If however you need a new Will then you can simply use McClure’s Free Will service.
Just contact us on 0800 852 1999 or email contactus@mcclure-solicitors.co.uk to arrange a chat with one of our Estate Planning Consultants.
Home visits are available.