Contentious Probate Solicitor

Lloyd Recruitment - Epsom; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Epsom is seeking a Solicitor specializing in Contentious Probate with a minimum of 6 years PQE. This role involves developing a new legal department, engaging in business development, and managing disputes related to inheritance. The position offers a hybrid working pattern and a range of employee benefits, including a targeted annual bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern

Targeted annual bonus

Employee PMI

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a litigator with a strong background in probate.
• Track record in business development within a legal context.
• Ability to provide high standards of client care.

Responsibilities

• Develop a new department within the private client and dispute resolution teams.
• Engage in business development to establish referrals and networks.
• Manage Inheritance Act claims and inheritance disputes.

Skills

Litigation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Minimum 6 years PQE

Job description

Overview

Solicitor - Contentious Probate

Location: Epsom

Basic salary: Negotiable (PQE dependent)

Benefits: Hybrid working pattern, targeted annual bonus based on basic salary to fee (ranging from 10-20% of base salary - full details available), Mon-Fri, 9-5.30pm, Employee PMI, with option to include family members. 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

Responsibilities

My client is looking to secure an experienced self-starter to work closely with their private client and dispute resolution teams, to develop a new department.

With a strong employee retention base, this thriving, forward-thinking practice are targeting someone with a min of 6yrs PQE.

You'll be fully supported by the firm to develop this new division, so you'll be engaging in business development to establish and build their own referrals and network.

The role would include growth of the team into Inheritance Act claims as well as inheritance disputes and contested estates.

So, if you are a strong litigator with enhanced organisational, communication and IT skills, keen to maintain a high standard of client care, we'd like to hear from you.

Additional information

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