Posted: 8 June
The role
Location: Bristol
Department: Shakespeare Martineau - Agriculture & Wealth - Private Client - Private Client - 1302
Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a 5 year+ PQE Solicitor to join our client-focused Trusts and Estates Disputes (TED) team. We are looking for a driven professional who is keen to develop their career within an experienced and fast-growing team. You will play a pivotal role in providing high quality legal services to clients on all aspects of Trusts and Estates Disputes work.
Our TED team is one of the largest specialist teams in the country and deals with all aspects of contentious trusts and probate work, including:
disputes over wills and trusts
financial provision claims
disputes with executor and trustees
disputes regarding powers of attorney and contested Court of Protection applications
We pride ourselves on our technical expertise and resources to deliver the best possible solutions for our clients, which include large household charities, high‑net‑worth individuals and financial institutions.
What you will be doing
run your own case load efficiently and cost effectively and within strict service level agreements as required by the clients
assist senior colleagues on a broad range of TED cases
advise clients about the strengths and weaknesses of their cases
handle a caseload of differing complexity
get involved in business development activities, both individually and as part of the Bristol and national teams
attend and conduct client meetings
draft and prepare court documents in a time‑sensitive manner
Skills and experience you will have
a minimum of 5 years post‑qualification experience in an administrative role gained within a legal or professional services environment
confidence with IT systems to include Microsoft Word and Excel
a minimum grade C pass at GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics
Key competencies you will need
a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
the ability to be proactive and effectively manage your own workload
to be resilient, confident and calm under pressure
exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
an entrepreneurial nature and an outgoing manner
excellent organisational, prioritising and time management skills
strong negotiation and communication skills
Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information
We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible. We have hubs across the UK in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon & Tunbridge Wells.
Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.
Equal opportunities
Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
