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Description
Exciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP
Our Values
Expert - We invest in the continual development of our people, team, and technology to ensure expertise in all we do.
Professional - We are accountable, open, transparent, and act with integrity.
Friendly - We are approachable and seek to put clients and colleagues at ease.
Are you a talented and ambitious solicitor with a passion for contentious probate work? Seeking a new challenge in a supportive environment? Read on!
We are a leading top 200 law firm in London and Kent, known for exceptional legal services to private clients. Our private client team is ranked in Legal 500, delivering personalized legal advice across sectors. We are seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities
Assist our Private Client Team in providing legal services to high-net-worth clients, handling disputes involving wills, estates, trusts, and inheritance. Manage a varied caseload, represent clients in sensitive legal matters, and work within a collaborative environment.
Role can be based in Bromley, Blackheath, Sidcup, or Beckenham, with a hybrid working model.
Work on probate disputes, including challenges to wills, inheritance claims, trust disputes, and estate administration. Provide expert legal advice and representation on complex matters.
Further details are available in the attached job description.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE in contentious probate matters.
Deep knowledge of wills, estates, trusts, inheritance laws, including the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
Experience in handling contentious probate and complex litigation.
Strong communication skills to explain legal issues clearly.
Client-focused with a solutions-driven approach.
Qualifications
Qualified solicitor with experience in contentious probate or related areas.
Benefits
Up to 10% Solicitor Bonus
Profit Share Scheme
Private Healthcare & Medicash
Pension scheme
Generous annual leave (25-30 days)
Long Service Awards, Birthday off, Family leave policies
Death in Service Insurance (2x salary)
Volunteer Sabbatical, Worklife Central programs
Legal Fees contribution after 1 year
Referral bonus, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme
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