Solicitor - Trusts and Estates Disputes - 2Yr PQE in Bristol

We have an exciting opportunity for a 2-year PQE Solicitor to join our client-focused Trusts and Estates Disputes (TED) team during a period of growth. We are seeking a driven professional who is keen to develop their career within an experienced and fast-growing team. You will play a pivotal role in providing high quality legal services to clients on all aspects of Trusts and Estates Disputes work. Our TED team is one of the largest specialist teams in the country, and deals with all aspects of contentious trusts and probate work, including:

• disputes over wills and trusts
• disputes with executors and trustees
• disputes regarding powers of attorney
• contested Court of Protection applications

We pride ourselves on our technical expertise and resources to deliver the best possible solutions for our clients, which include large household charities, high-net worth individuals and financial institutions.

What you will be doing:

• running your own caseload efficiently and cost-effectively and within strict service level agreements as required by the clients
• assisting senior colleagues on a broad range of TED cases
• advising clients about the strengths and weaknesses of their cases
• handling a caseload of differing complexity
• getting involved in business development activities, both individually and as part of the wider national team
• attending and conducting client meetings
• drafting and preparing court documents in a time-sensitive manner

Working on a hybrid basis ideally this recruit will be based from our Bristol hub, however we will also consider applications from interested parties who have accessibility to our Birmingham, Leicester, Stratford-upon-Avon or Nottingham hubs.

What you will need:

• a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience
• confidence with IT systems

Key competencies you will need:

• a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
• the ability to be proactive and effectively manage your own workload
• to be resilient, confident and calm under pressure
• exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• an entrepreneurial nature and an outgoing manner

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it. We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon & Tunbridge Wells.

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Additional information:

Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.

Equal opportunities

Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.