Contentious Probate Solicitor (Brighton)

Harvey John Recruitment; Lewes; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to join a well-regarded firm in Brighton. The successful candidate will engage in various complex probate and trust disputes, including inheritance act claims and validity of Will challenges. This role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience and offers a supportive environment for professional development. The firm values client interaction and promotes an inclusive workplace culture. Competitive salary of £53-55k offered, with additional career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience as a Contentious Probate Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal Executive (CILEx), or Litigator.
• Based in (or near) Brighton, Horsham, or Guildford.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of contentious trusts and probate work.
• Deal with inheritance act claims, breach of trust claims, and executor/trustee disputes.
• Engage in validity of Will challenges and various private wealth disputes.

Skills

Contentious Probate experience

Client interaction

Team collaboration

Job description

Contentious Probate Solicitor (Brighton)

Contentious Probate Solicitor | Brighton, Horsham or Guildford | Solicitor, 2-5 PQE | 53-55k

This Legal 500-ranked firm is searching for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the team of expert Contentious Probate Lawyers within their Brighton office. As a valued member of this specialist team, you’ll benefit from friendly guidance and great resources from the outset.

Your workload as a Contentious Probate Solicitor will consist of a wide range of contentious trusts and probate work, including inheritance act claims, breach of trust claims, executor/trustee disputes, validity of Will challenges, and various other private wealth disputes.

This firm is conscious of its lawyers’ personal touch and prides itself on client interaction, making this Contentious Probate job the ideal role for a legal professional who values the impact of their work.

To excel in this Contentious Probate Solicitor job, you will:

• Have 2 to 5 years of experience as a Contentious Probate Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal Executive (CILEx), or Litigator.
• Be based in (or near) Brighton, Horsham, or Guildford.

This firm embraces a culture of community and demonstrates clear career advancement opportunities. You’ll have all the guidance and mentorship you require while also enjoying the autonomy earned from your prior experience as you dive into a variety of disputes within a collaborative team environment.

This firm is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and believes their employees should all have equal opportunities to thrive. Please let us know if you have any questions concerning reasonable adjustments or diversity practices.

Contact Hayley Rose or Chloë at Harvey John for more information about this Contentious Probate job in Brighton.

Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.