Senior Contested Probate Solicitor

3 weeks ago


Stourbridge, Dudley, United Kingdom Talbots Law Full time
Job Overview:
Talbots Law is a leading Employee-Owned Company, committed to delivering exceptional client care. As a Senior Contested Probate Solicitor, you will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload across contested probate and court of protection matters. Your expertise will be invaluable in advising beneficiaries, executors, and trustees, as well as claimants and defendants in court proceedings relating to disputed wills, probate, or trusts.

About the Role:
This exciting opportunity involves direct client interaction, requiring an empathic yet persuasive approach and a passion for delivering outstanding client care. You will work closely with our Dispute Resolution Team to ensure compliance with SRA, Lexcel, and Law Society Quality Scheme standards, SARs, and accounting requirements. A strong business development focus is also essential, driving growth and opportunities for the team.

Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a diverse caseload across contested probate and court of protection matters
* Advise beneficiaries, executors, and trustees, as well as claimants and defendants in court proceedings
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards

What We Offer:
* Competitive salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
* Annual tax-free profit-share
* 25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards
* Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees)
* Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary)
* Enhanced Company Sick Pay and Parental Leave
* EV Car Leasing Scheme
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes
* Perkbox employee rewards & benefits platform
* Medicash Health Cash Plan
* Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision
* Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees) and Financial Support Loans
* Salary Sacrifice schemes
* Established Company progression framework
* Career progression plans (including financial / mentoring support towards professional qualifications where desired)
* Flexible and hybrid working available for experienced/qualified roles
* Social events programme with larger event invitations extended to partners & families
* Company gifts for celebrations and special life events
* Commitment to charitable initiatives (currently main corporate sponsor of Acorns Children's Hospice)

Requirements:
* At least 2 years qualified experience of independently running own caseload in contested probate matters, from inception to completion
* Working knowledge of Court of Protection matters and proceedings under Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996
* Excellent interpersonal and team working skills and strong IT skills
* Passionate about giving outstanding client care to clients and referrers with strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy


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