Contentious Probate Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor to join their successful team in Tunbridge Wells. This role involves handling estate litigation, will disputes, and various claims against executors and trustees. Candidates should possess strong litigation skills and excellent communication abilities. The firm offers competitive salaries, career advancement opportunities, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Access to ranked lawyers for mentorship

Highly competitive salary/package

Qualifications

• Experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive, likely NQ-2 years PQE.
• Outstanding technical knowledge in a similar environment.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional estates/trusts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle trusts and estate litigation cases.
• Manage will disputes and executor claims.
• Advise on inheritance act claims and trust document variations.

Skills

Contentious Probate knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Litigation experience

Education

NQ-2 years PQE

Job description

Overview

This firm has a rich history with a strong presence in the South East, and has been highlighted for the quality of its client service in the legal rankings. They are now looking to appoint a Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor to join their Legal 500 ranked team based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

The firm have received commendations at the British Wills & Probate Awards and the Probate Industry Awards.

About the Firm

• This year, they have retained Tier 1 rankings in multiple practice areas with a large number of lawyers receiving recognition as leading individuals in the directories.
• The fact that this firm has been operating for almost 500 years speaks to the quality, commitment and family feel that runs through the spirit of the business.
• They are a mainstay and a first choice for many individuals and businesses in the South East and beyond, making it an excellent firm to consider joining.
• The team consists of specialist private client litigators, highly respected and ranked in The Legal 500 and Chambers High Net Worth. The firm have received commendations at the British Wills & Probate Awards and the Probate Industry Awards. All team members are individually recognized in prestigious directories.

Your role will be handling a mix of trusts and estate litigation cases involving:

• Will disputes and testamentary document interpretation
• Claims against executors, including removal and replacement
• Disputes between executors and administration applications
• Inheritance Act claims
• Trust document variation and annulment
• Claims against trustees for breach of fiduciary duty
• Proprietary estoppel and constructive trust claims
• Professional negligence in private client work

Requirements

• Experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive, likely NQ-2 years PQE, or alternatively a broad litigator who has gained experience in wills, trusts and estates disputes with a passion for this area
• Outstanding technical knowledge, likely gained in a similar environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional estates/trusts and contentious Court of Protection cases would be advantageous. Non-contentious private client experience would also be beneficial.

What’s on offer

• An exciting long-term career prospects in a supportive, relaxed working environment, with hybrid and flexible working options available
• Access to L500 and Chambers ranked lawyers to learn from
• Highly competitive salary/package in line with a leading law firm

This is a rare opportunity for a Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitor to join an outstanding department in Tunbridge Wells that has the expertise to help you advance your career.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.