Contentious Trust Lawyer

22 hours ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Legal Southwest Full time

Key Responsibilities

As a Contentious Trust Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in our Dispute Resolution team, conducting litigation including contentious probate matters and helping to grow the volume of contentious trust and probate work handled by the firm. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting litigation including contentious probate matters
  • Managing a caseload of complex cases
  • Providing expert legal advice and representation to clients
  • Working closely with clients who are elderly, infirm, or have a disability

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A minimum of 3 years PQE in litigation
  • Experience in contentious trusts and probate litigation
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with Word, Outlook, and Excel

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience, plus benefits including:

  • 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
  • Long service awards
  • Special discounts and ticket access for numerous theatre productions
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Exclusive deals at popular city centre bars
  • Refurbished offices including staff canteen and shower facilities


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