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Contentious Trusts & Probate Senior Solicitor, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Client: LHH
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 1
Posted: 06.06.2025
Expiry Date: 21.07.2025
Job Description:
Title: Senior Associate - Contentious Trusts & Probate 5/6+PQE
Location: Blandford & Dorchester
Role Type: Full-Time
Are you an experienced solicitor with a passion for contentious trusts and probate? Our client, a prestigious law firm based in Dorset, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Contentious Trusts and Probate team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Head of Contentious Trusts and Probate, managing and developing a high-performing team and delivering exceptional legal services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing Matters: Deliver high-quality legal services, ensure adherence to policies, lead by example in IT system use, address client concerns promptly.
* Managing People: Foster a positive, inclusive work environment, mentor junior colleagues, manage team performance and training.
* Technical Expertise: Maintain advanced legal knowledge, manage external experts, uphold professional conduct, define scope of services, communicate with clients, monitor WIP and contribute to budgeting.
* Business Development: Promote the firm’s services, organize client events, write articles, represent the firm externally.
* Personal Attributes: Maintain confidentiality, exhibit professionalism, collaborate across departments, adhere to firm policies.
* Other Duties: Undertake additional tasks as needed.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Proven experience in contentious trusts and probate law.
* Strong leadership and management skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage a diverse caseload profitably.
The firm offers comprehensive benefits supporting professional and personal life, including healthcare, pensions, life insurance, and generous holiday allowances that increase with service.
If you're ready to advance your career in a supportive environment, apply now. Our client values innovation, collaboration, and staff development.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusivity. Reasonable adjustments are available upon request.
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