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Contentious Probate Solicitor, London (City of London)
Client:
LR Legal Recruitment
Location:
London (City of London), United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
13.04.2025
Expiry Date:
28.05.2025
Job Description:
SE London, United Kingdom
An award-winning and friendly Legal 500 firm with multiple offices across Greater London is looking to grow its Contentious Probate team with a well-qualified and confident solicitor. The firm is over 100 years old and with head office in Bromley, this is an excellent opportunity to join a recognizable firm that is actively growing. With a diverse caseload of contentious private client matters including inheritance disputes, breach of trust, IPFDA claims, validity disputes, and applications for the removal of executors, this is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor to develop their career in an excellent firm with a competitive salary and an excellent work/life balance.
Responsibilities:
* Conducting Contentious Probate cases from initiation to conclusion on your own initiative, including (but not limited to) inheritance disputes, breach of trust, IPFDA claims, validity disputes, and applications for the removal of executors.
* Assisting partners and senior lawyers with their caseload of files, dealing effectively with a variety of matters.
* Supporting the growth and development of junior legal professionals within the team.
* Inputting and assisting with the development of the department.
* Dealing directly with clients and maintaining the highest standard of care, taking instructions and ensuring full compliance.
Skills and Experience:
* UK qualified Solicitor with 2 – 6 PQE years post-qualification experience (other levels will be considered).
* Strong experience with Contentious Probate matters, with experience managing a caseload independently.
* Ideally working towards or already a member of ACTAPs (with development in this area being supported by the firm).
* Strong interpersonal skills interacting with clients and colleagues.
* A passionate personality with an enthusiasm for developing their team and the greater firm.
This firm offers an excellent opportunity to join a firm that is currently thriving, in an interesting and highly desirable area of law. They offer a friendly and flexible environment (with hybrid working) with fast internal growth.
As remuneration, they offer a competitive salary and bonus scheme as well as a strong benefits package that is available on request. They maintain a great work/life balance with excellent hybrid working that can be made flexible around the individual.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Kalan Thomas at [email protected] or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9231 (office hours) or 07517 456559 (out of office hours).
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