Contentious Probate Solicitor

Alford & Bishop Legal Recruitment; Royal Tunbridge Wells, Bells Yew Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contentious Probate Solicitor to join their top-tier practice in Tunbridge Wells. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a highly ranked team, focusing on contentious trusts and probate matters. You will engage in a variety of disputes, from the validity of wills to claims under the Inheritance Act. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for a motivated individual looking to advance their legal career. Competitive salary and excellent benefits await the right candidate.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Private medical

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Childcare vouchers

State of the art offices

Qualifications

• NQ-2 year PQE Solicitor with experience in Trust and Probate litigation.
• Energetic individuals with good computer literacy and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in larger disputes relating to estates and trusts.
• Manage smaller disputes on a day-to-day basis.

Skills

Trust and Probate litigation

Client care

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

NQ-2 year PQE Solicitor

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor
Kent, Tunbridge Wells
£35,000 - £45,000
W/29068

Excellent opportunity to join a top UK Chambers ranked practice that offers a highly competitive package and fantastic career development opportunities.

Contentious Probate Solicitor – This is an excellent opportunity to join a large top-tier practice with an excellent reputation. This contentious trusts and probate team is ranked Tier 3 in the Legal 500 and has a great wealth of experience, with certain individuals having STEP and ACTAPS qualifications. They are now looking to expand the dispute resolution team with a further Contentious Probate Solicitor at a junior level.

About the Role
The majority of their contentious trusts and probate work is for individual clients and is sourced from professional referrals, existing clients, and other departments within the company. You will be assisting the team on larger disputes relating to estates and trusts, as well as managing smaller disputes on a day-to-day basis. The team’s disputes typically concern the validity of wills, claims under the Inheritance Act 1975, proprietary estoppel/constructive trust cases, and disputes with executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and where they are asked to act for executors, trustees, beneficiaries, or for other family members who have not been adequately provided for under a will or a trust.

Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will be a NQ-2 year PQE Solicitor with relevant experience in Trust and Probate litigation. They are interested in talking to energetic and keen individuals with good computer literacy, excellent standard of client care, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

On Offer
On offer is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career, with support for further training and qualifications, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package that includes:

1. Generous pension contribution
2. Life assurance
3. Private medical
4. Bonus scheme
5. 25 days holiday
6. Childcare vouchers
7. State of the art offices

Apply Now
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