Contentious Probate Lawyer

2 months ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Grist Legal Recruitment Full time
Contentious Probate Lawyer

A Leeds law firm with offices across the UK has a requirement for a Contentious Probate Lawyer.

The successful Contentious Probate Lawyer will manage a caseload of between 35 and 50 complex and high value Claimant and Defendant Contentious Probate matters.

The work sources include LEI and private instruction.

The work is varied and challenging but rewarding and the team places a high value on mutual support and co-operation.


Skills/Competencies and Experience required:

Essential:

  • Ability to deal flexibly with a wide range business partners and clients;
  • Ability to take full responsibility for cases and strategy (subject to supervisory and group support);
  • Experience of running contentious probate cases including a good mix of acting for defendants and claimants;
  • Experience of dealing with costs matters both pre-costs proceedings and through detailed assessment;
  • Collaborative approach to supervision and development of team.

Desirable:

  • Experience of dealing with insurance funded clients;
  • Experience in business development.

Education required:
Candidates will need to be a fully qualified solicitor, Barrister or CILEX or have equivalent experience.

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