Contentious Private Client Lawyer

Alford & Bishop; Brighton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi working benefits

Job summary

Alford & Bishop in Brighton is seeking a Contentious Private Client Lawyer to join our established team. The role focuses on contentious probate and TOLATA initially, with opportunities to develop a broader litigation caseload and a path to a specialism under the Head of Contentious Probate and Estates.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of solid litigation experience in contentious probate; experience in property litigation, contract or negligence is also valued.

Qualifications

• 2 years solid litigation experience in contentious probate; TOLATA experience would be advantageous.
• Experience in areas such as property litigation, contract or negligence will also be considered.
• Excellent technical, communication and organisational skills with a strong client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Contentious Probate and Estates, handling a varied caseload and developing a personal area of specialism.
• Initially focus on contentious probate and TOLATA matters, with the opportunity to develop a caseload in additional areas of litigation.
• Manage matters from inception through to resolution with a proactive, client-focused approach.

Skills

Litigation

Contentious probate

TOLATA experience

Contract/Negligence experience

Job description

Contentious Private Client Lawyer

Brighton

£42,000 - £55,000

W29712

Contentious Private Client Lawyer – Founded in Brighton over 120 years ago, our client is well known locally both for their integrity and for the quality of their work and service that they provide. This is an excellent opportunity for a private client litigation lawyer, either Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to take a significant step, into a role with real progression with a well established and highly accredited practice in the centre of Brighton.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Contentious Probate and Estates, receiving training and support while handling a varied caseload and developing their own area of specialism.

The role will initially have a strong focus on contentious probate and TOLATA matters, with the opportunity to develop a caseload in additional areas of litigation.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will need at least 2 years solid litigation experience in contentious probate and TOLATA would be advantageous, although strong experience in areas such as property litigation, contract or negligence will also be considered. You will need to have excellent technical, communication and organisational skills, a strong client focused approach and the ability to manage matters from inception through to resolution.

On offer

On offer is a competitive salary, flexi working benefits and the advantage of working for a friendly practice in a busy coastal City. With the plans for further expansion this is an exciting time to join this forward thinking and progressive Brighton firm. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence and firms will not be approached without your consent. We will hold your details on our data base until such time as you ask us to remove them. Please note that our advertisements use PQE levels and salary levels purely as a guide.