At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse probate cases and support clients through complex disputes.
- Company: Join a leading law firm with a strong focus on growth and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 30 days holiday, private healthcare, and gym discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for charity involvement and team-building activities.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting team and make a real difference in contentious probate.
- Qualifications: Proactive mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for probate law.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Contentious Trusts & Probate Team in Taunton or Exeter as our ongoing success sees us looking to expand the team with flexibility to consider a hire from Associate to Partner level. You’ll be working alongside our Head of Department, Chris Green, a well respected and well ranked leader in the field, advising and representing individuals, charities, executors and trustees, both as claimant and defendants in respect of contentious trusts and probate.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied caseload of contentious trust & probate matters
- Handling probate disputes involving wills, estates and family provision
- Advising on inheritance disputes, estate challenges and trust litigation
- Contributing to the continued development of the practice through proactive client engagement and business development activities
- Managing cases through negotiation and litigation
- Supporting clients through often sensitive and complex disputes
- Reviewing documents and evidence, identifying relevant information and cataloguing it
- Drafting legal correspondence and documents
- Communicating effectively with clients, opposing parties, Counsel, and expert witnesses
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Working closely with the fee earners in our Contentious Trusts & Probate Team and the wider Private Client department, this role would best suit someone who is proactive, pragmatic and commercially minded with impeccable interpersonal skills. We would welcome applications from those who have a real passion for contentious probate, enjoy working collaboratively and want to be part of an exciting period of growth and expansion.
Benefits
- Flexible Working
- 30 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
- Extra Day of Holiday for your Birthday
- Private Healthcare
- Pension Scheme(s)
- Life Assurance
- Eye Tests
- Flu Jabs
- Corporate Gym Membership Discounts
- Legal Support
- Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams and office socials
Contentious Probate Associate - Partner in Taunton employer: Porter Dodson
Join a dynamic and supportive team in Taunton, where we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for involvement in charity and social activities, we foster a collaborative culture that values your contributions. As part of our expanding Contentious Trusts & Probate Team, you'll work alongside industry leaders, gaining invaluable experience while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients.
