Contentious Private Client Solicitor

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm is seeking a Contentious Private Client Solicitor to join its Southampton team. This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £52k-£70k, depending on experience. The position involves managing contentious probate work and collaborating with the private client team in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with 2-6 years PQE and a successful track record in this practice area.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in contentious probate work.
• Experience with wills disputes and probate actions.
• Ability to manage capacity issues and inheritance act claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full range of contentious probate work.
• Collaborate with the private client team for litigation support.
• Contribute to a collegiate environment with progression prospects.

Skills

Contentious probate work

Wills disputes management

Collaboration

Litigation support

Education

Qualified solicitor with 2-6 years PQE

Job description

Overview

Job title: Contentious Private Client Solicitor

Location: Southampton

Salary: £52k-£70k - depending on experience

PQE Level: 2-6

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

My client is a leading Legal 500 and Chambers ranked regional firm, currently seeking a Contentious Probate solicitor to join its established practice in Southampton. Due to expansion, an opportunity has arisen to join the existing specialist team who are amongst the most highly regarded private client teams in the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full range of contentious probate work including wills disputes, probate actions, capacity issues, abuse of LPA and inheritance act claims.
• Collaborate with the highly rated private client team, providing litigation support on mental capacity issues.
• Contribute to a collegiate environment with excellent prospects for progression and high-quality work in this practice area.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Ideally you will be a qualified solicitor with 2-6 years plus PQE and a proven track record in the relevant contentious probate work.

How to apply

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the Southeast in general please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:

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At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.