NQ Solicitor - Wills, Trusts & Estate Disputes Location: Swansea Level: Newly Qualified Solicitor Yolk Legal are working with an established and highly regarded law firm, who are looking to appoint a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join its specialist Wills, Trusts & Estate Disputes team in Swansea. This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ looking to build a career in contentious private client work within a team handling a varied and technically interesting caseload. You may have gained exposure to contentious probate, private client, litigation or related work during your training contract, or you may simply have a strong interest in developing a career within this specialist area. The successful candidate will receive strong technical support and the opportunity to develop their own expertise while working alongside experienced practitioners. The Role You will work on a broad range of contentious private client matters, advising individuals and families on sensitive and often complex disputes involving estates, trusts and succession. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with and managing contentious probate matters. Advising on disputes relating to wills and estates. Working on claims under the Inheritance Act. Assisting with trust disputes and related contentious matters. Undertaking legal research and preparing advice, correspondence and court documentation. Supporting negotiations and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate. Building strong and trusted relationships with clients. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider private client and litigation teams. Contributing to the continued development and growth of the specialist practice.About You This opportunity would suit an NQ Solicitor who is genuinely interested in developing a long-term career in Wills, Trusts & Estate Disputes. You will ideally have: Qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales. An interest in contentious probate, trusts, estates and/or private client litigation. Relevant experience gained during your training contract, although this is not essential. Strong analytical and research skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. The ability to deal sensitively and professionally with clients facing difficult circumstances. Strong organisation and attention to detail. A proactive approach to learning and professional development. The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.The Firm You will be joining an established, growing legal practice with a strong reputation and a broad client base. The firm places significant emphasis on developing its people and offers an environment where junior lawyers can gain meaningful responsibility, work closely with experienced colleagues and build their expertise over time. The culture is collaborative and supportive, with a clear focus on delivering high-quality legal advice alongside excellent client service. What's on Offer 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Holiday purchase options. Flexible/hybrid working. Professional development and structured career progression. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Access to a range of employee benefits. Opportunity to develop a specialist contentious private client practice.Interested? If you're an NQ Solicitor looking to specialise in Wills, Trusts & Estate Disputes and would like to hear more about the opportunity, please get in touch with Nicole Smith for a confidential conversation. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities
NQ Solicitor- Litigation in Swansea employer: Yolk Recruitment
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