Contentious Probate Solicitor

1 month ago

Plymouth Devon, United Kingdom Legal Southwest Full time

Our client provides effective legal advice to individuals and businesses across the Southwest region and the wider UK.

They have won, or been shortlisted for, national and regional awards for their client service, innovation and corporate social responsibility. They have been ranked inThe Legal 500,Chambers UKandChambers High Net Worth.

The firm operates from its two offices in Plymouth and Bath.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an ambitious and motivated Contentious Trusts and Probate lawyer.

You will work within the Dispute Resolution team and will conduct litigation including contentious probate matters. You will also be required to help grow the volume of contentious trust and probate work handled by the firm.

Essential knowledge & experience required:

  • At least 3 years PQE in litigation.
  • Current caseload to include contentious trusts and probate litigation.
  • Proven (measureable) success in winning new client business through referrals and business development activities.
  • Driven and with high integrity and high energy.
  • A team player.
  • Willing to work under supervision and receptive to constructive criticism.
  • Sets quality as a prime objective in everything s/he does.
  • Fully conversant with Word, Outlook and Excel and used to working with computerised case management systems.
  • An excellent communicator both written and public speaking
  • Willing to have contact with colleagues and clients outside of normal business hours where necessary.
  • Appear on applications in the County Court, Court of Protection and the High Court.
  • Able to work with clients who are elderly, infirm or have a disability.

This is a full-time position, remuneration is dependent on qualifications/ experience.

Benefits currently include:

  • Free private healthcare insurance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Enhanced contributory pension scheme
  • Ongoing investment and training for personal development and career progression
  • Annual bonus schemes for all staff members
  • Staff discounts on legal services
  • Homeworking and flexible working considered where possible
  • Staff discounts and incentives
  • Long service awards
  • Regular and fun staff events
  • Lifestyle hour ‘free passes’
  • Special discounts and ticket access for numerous theatre productions
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Exclusive deals at popular city centre bars
  • Free annual flu jab
  • Refurbished offices including staff canteen and shower facilities
  • Free fruit made available for all staff

Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.

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