Contentious Probate Solicitor 3 + Years PQE
Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor with at least five years' post-qualification experience to join their established and growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor to manage a varied and interesting caseload of contentious probate, inheritance and trust disputes, providing high-quality legal advice and building strong client relationships.
The Role
You will manage your own caseload from initial instruction through to resolution, working with a high degree of autonomy while benefiting from the support of an experienced legal secretary and wider administrative team.
Your work will include:
- Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, acting for both claimants and defendants.
- Probate disputes involving allegations of forgery, testamentary capacity and undue influence.
- Disputes concerning the validity and interpretation of trust documents.
- Matters involving allegations of fraud.
- Acting for executors in a neutral capacity.
- Proprietary estoppel and constructive trust claims.
- Drafting settlement agreements.
- Managing contentious and related non-contentious probate matters.
About You
You will ideally have:
- At least three years' post-qualification experience in contentious probate or a closely related area.
- Admission to the Roll of Solicitors and a current, unrestricted practising certificate.
- Strong technical knowledge and experience managing complex legal matters independently.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- A commitment to delivering exceptional client care and maintaining the highest professional standards.
- A commercially minded approach, with an understanding of billing, time recording and fee targets.
- An interest in business development, networking and helping to grow the department.
The Opportunity
- A varied and interesting caseload.
- A high degree of autonomy and responsibility.
- Dedicated legal secretarial and administrative support.
- Flexible working, including the opportunity to work from home.
- A collaborative, team-focused office environment.
- The opportunity to contribute to the continued development and growth of the department.
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