Contentious Probate Senior Position

4 weeks ago


England, United Kingdom Austen Lloyd Limited Full time

Contentious Probate Senior / Partner - Leading Regional Firm - Suffolk (Easily Commutable from Essex)

About the Role:

Join a leading regional firm's Dispute Resolution team in Suffolk, offering a pivotal role focusing on Contentious Probate. This position presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual with 5 years+ PQE, with potential for Partnership for the right candidate. Conveniently located for those commuting from Essex, this role offers a blend of challenging work and career advancement prospects within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage contentious probate matters, providing strategic advice to clients.
  • Handle a diverse caseload, encompassing disputes relating to wills, estates, trusts, and inheritance.
  • Represent clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution methods.
  • Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their professional development.

Criteria:

  • Extensive experience in contentious probate law, with a minimum of 5 years PQE.
  • Proven track record of successfully handling complex probate disputes.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize a demanding caseload effectively.
  • Strong advocacy and negotiation skills, with experience in representing clients in court.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the capability to build strong client relationships.
  • Willingness to collaborate within a team-oriented environment and contribute to the firm's success.

Hybrid Agile Working Policy:

This regional firm embraces a hybrid agile working policy, offering flexibility to its employees. With a location easily commutable from Essex, you'll have the opportunity to work remotely for a portion of your time, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Reference: GD 56237

Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating. Please note our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we would be happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills needed to perform the role; GD 56237

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