Solicitor – Contentious Probate Specialist

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Shakespeare Martineau Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and ambitious Solicitor to join our Contentious Probate team at Shakespeare Martineau. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality legal services to clients on all aspects of contentious probate work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist senior colleagues on a broad range of contentious trusts and probate cases
  • Run your own case load efficiently and cost-effectively, meeting strict service level agreements
  • Advise clients on the strengths and weaknesses of their cases
  • Handle a caseload of complex and less-complex matters
  • Contribute to business development activities, both individually and as part of a team
  • Attend and conduct client meetings
  • Draft and prepare court documents in a timely manner
Requirements
  • Minimum of 2 years' post-qualified experience dealing with contentious trusts and probate matters
  • Experience in dealing with clients on a day-to-day basis
  • Strong IT skills
  • Proven ability to be flexible and find practical solutions to complex problems
Competencies
  • High degree of initiative and ability to cope in a demanding environment
  • Ability to be proactive and effectively manage your own workload
  • Resilience, confidence, and calm under pressure
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Entrepreneurial nature and outgoing manner
  • Excellent organisational, prioritising, and time management skills
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
About You
  • Highly enthusiastic and willing to go beyond the job description
  • Highly ambitious and hardworking, with an excellent work ethic
  • Respectful towards others and have a positive, willing, and 'can-do' attitude
Our Approach

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We value what you do, not where you do it. Our Bristol hub is one of 11 locations across the UK, and this role will be based from our Bristol office, with a combination of homeworking and weekly attendance.



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