Contentious Trusts & Probate Lawyer

Chadwick Nott; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Plymouth is looking for a candidate to develop their career in contentious probate, offering excellent instructions and a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial litigation and be keen on business development, with a desire to pursue or hold an ACTAPS qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in general commercial litigation and ideally contested probate.
• Ability to work in a team and develop business.
• Willingness to work towards ACTAPS qualification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Opportunity to expand business and career.
• Exposure to excellent instructions and learning from experienced practitioners.

Skills

Experience in general commercial litigation

Experience in contested probate

Team player

Business development skills

Education

ACTAPS qualification (or willingness to pursue)

Job description

Overview

Fantastic opportunity for anyone wanting to develop their career in this growing practice area. Our client, a leading and established Plymouth law firm, with an enviable reputation for high quality work, is seeking to expand its offering in the area of contentious probate. Many of this firm's lawyers are ranked in the directories as leaders in their specialist field and this opportunity offers both exposure to excellent instructions as well as a genuine opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners in a supportive environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

You will already have had some experience of general commercial litigation/dispute resolution and ideally experience of contested probate, wills and trusts. You will be a team player and a keen business developer as this role offers a genuine opportunity to expand the business and your career. Our client is especially interested to meet you if you already have an ACTAPS qualification or are willing to work towards it.

How to apply

For more information and to see a full job description please contact Hannah Somers

t) 0117 917 1929
m) 07435 943 574
e) [e-mail]

Equal Opportunities

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.