Contentious Probate 4 PQE

Gerrard White; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Gerrard White Consulting Limited in London is seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to manage a varied caseload from instruction to resolution, with autonomy and support from a legal secretary.

The role covers Inheritance Act claims, probate disputes, trust disputes, and related drafting; offers flexible working including home-based options and a collaborative office environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years' post-qualification experience in contentious probate or related area.
• Admission to the Roll of Solicitors and a current practising certificate.
• Strong independent management of complex legal matters.
• Excellent organisational skills; ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to exceptional client care and professional standards.
• Commercial focus with understanding of billing and time recording.
• Interest in business development and growing the department.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload from instruction through to resolution.
• Inheritance Act 1975 claims for claimants and defendants.
• Probate disputes including allegations of forgery, testamentary capacity and undue influence.
• Disputes concerning the validity and interpretation of trust documents.
• Draft settlement agreements and manage related probate matters.
• Provide high quality legal advice and build client relationships.

Skills

Contentious probate

Probate disputes

Trust disputes

Client relations

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor 3 + Years PQE

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor with at least five years' post-qualification experience to join their established and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor to manage a varied and interesting caseload of contentious probate, inheritance and trust disputes, providing high-quality legal advice and building strong client relationships.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload from initial instruction through to resolution, working with a high degree of autonomy while benefiting from the support of an experienced legal secretary and wider administrative team. Your work will include:

• Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, acting for both claimants and defendants.
• Probate disputes involving allegations of forgery, testamentary capacity and undue influence.
• Disputes concerning the validity and interpretation of trust documents.
• Matters involving allegations of fraud.
• Acting for executors in a neutral capacity.
• Proprietary estoppel and constructive trust claims.
• Drafting settlement agreements.
• Managing contentious and related non-contentious probate matters.

About You

You will ideally have:

• At least three years' post-qualification experience in contentious probate or a closely related area.
• Admission to the Roll of Solicitors and a current, unrestricted practising certificate.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience managing complex legal matters independently.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional client care and maintaining the highest professional standards.
• A commercially minded approach, with an understanding of billing, time recording and fee targets.
• An interest in business development, networking and helping to grow the department.

The Opportunity

• A varied and interesting caseload.
• A high degree of autonomy and responsibility.
• Dedicated legal secretarial and administrative support.
• Flexible working, including the opportunity to work from home.
• A collaborative, team-focused office environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued development and growth of the department.

Interested? If you are an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor considering your next career move, our client would love to hear from you.

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