Specialist Contentious Probate Lawyer

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Buckles Law Full time
Contentious Probate Solicitor Job Description

**Job Overview**

We are seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to join our team at Buckles Solicitors LLP. The successful candidate will have a strong background in contentious probate law and a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.

**Responsibilities**

* Work as part of the Dispute Resolution team to deliver on agreed cases and support the wider team as required.
* Engaged in a broad spectrum of contentious probate work including bringing and defending, I(PFD)A 1975 claims, construction and rectification claims, Court of Protection disputes, executor disputes, trustee disputes, proprietary estoppel claims, and challenges to Wills.
* Attract work according to the needs of the firm and raise the profile of the firm within the chosen marketplace and conduct oneself in business and personal life in a manner which does not adversely affect the reputation of the firm.
* Take part in departmental meetings, appraisals and any other meetings as required.
* Be seen to deliver and support management, but not exclusively, in the following areas: Working with other team members on a variety of cases, Delivery of individual targets with supervision, Projecting the image that the firm wishes to project, Identifying and undertaking practice development activity to promote the firm, specifically the contentious probate specialism, caseload and client base of the firm, Ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and building appropriate relationships with clients.
* Adherence to agreed firm standards and quality procedures and management systems including the maintenance of neat and proper files on all matters to meet ISO standards, so that they can easily be picked up and dealt with by other members of the Department together with any other instructions set out by your Head of Department. Compliance with financial procedures and accounting rules.
* Undertake and deliver work in a commercially effective manner.
* Delegate and cross-refer work effectively to appropriate personnel.
* Continually develop technical and non-technical skills to meet client and firm requirements and demonstrate continuous improvement in all areas of work.

**Requirements**

* You will preferably be an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor but applications for less experienced candidates with an interest in and aptitude for this area also considered.
* You will have good technical knowledge relating to the role or be capable of assimilating knowledge whilst undertaking the role.
* You will be a team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
* Pro-active and takes the initiative.
* Personable and confident, able to build relations with people at all levels.
* Ability to effectively manage own workload.

**What We Offer**

* A comprehensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave + all UK Bank Holiday + an additional day for your birthday each year (or closest working day to your birthday), private healthcare options for you and your family – via Bupa, free healthcare cash back plans for you and your family, enhanced pension – 5% matched contribution by Buckles, ability to buy additional holiday – up to 5 days per year, Group Life Assurance – 4 x your annual salary.

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