Contentious Trusts & Probate Senior Solicitor

LHH; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Dorset is looking for a Senior Associate in Contentious Trusts & Probate with 5/6+ years' PQE. This role involves managing a high-performing team while delivering exceptional legal services, promoting professional development, and advancing the firm's clients' needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a proven track record in contentious trusts, and a commitment to client care.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contentious trusts and probate law.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal service and client care.
• Lead and mentor junior colleagues.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of relevant laws.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client Management

Team Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 5/6+ PQE

Job description

Contentious Trusts & Probate Senior Solicitor

Contentious Trusts & Probate Senior Solicitor

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Title: Senior Associate - Contentious Trusts & Probate 5/6+PQE

Location: Blandford & Dorchester

Role Type: Full-Time

Are you an experienced solicitor with a passion for contentious trusts and probate? Our client, a prestigious law firm based in Dorset, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their dynamic Contentious Trusts and Probate team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Contentious Trusts and Probate in managing and developing a high-performing team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional legal services.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing Matters:

• Deliver high-quality legal service and client care, ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Lead by example, promoting the effective use of the firm's IT systems.
• Address client concerns and complaints promptly and professionally.

Managing People:

• Foster a fair, inclusive, and positive working environment.
• Embrace change and contribute to process improvements.
• Act as a mentor to trainees and junior colleagues, assisting in their development and recruitment.
• Take charge of team performance management and training initiatives.

Technical Expertise:

• Maintain advanced knowledge of relevant laws, policies, and practises, applying this expertise to meet client needs.
• Identify and manage external experts and consultants as required.
• Uphold professional conduct in accounting and financial matters per the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Clearly define the scope of services and establish transparent charging bases.
• Keep clients informed about progress and costs, ensuring timely communication.
• Monitor and manage work-in-progress (WIP) efficiently, surpassing billing and hours targets.
• Contribute to the budget-setting process effectively.

Business Development:

• Promote the firm’s services and market the litigation department actively.
• organise and deliver client training events and seminars, generating new business leads.
• Write articles for publication and seek opportunities to enhance your and the team's profile.
• Represent the firm at external events, building valuable networks and supporting junior colleagues.

Personal Attributes:

• Maintain confidentiality regarding all client information.
• Exhibit a positive, helpful demeanour towards colleagues, clients, and professional contacts.
• Collaborate across departments to support the firm’s overall objectives.
• familiarise yourself with and adhere to the firm’s values and policies.

Other Duties:

• Undertake additional reasonable tasks as required, contributing to the overall success of the team and firm.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in contentious trusts and probate law.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload with a focus on client satisfaction and profitability.

When putting their benefits packages together, they strive to support their team in all aspects of their professional and personal lives. That goes for healthcare and pensions, through to life insurance and a generous holiday allowance that increases with longer service.

If you are ready to advance your career in a supportive and progressive environment, we invite you to apply for the Senior Associate position within our client's Contentious Trusts and Probate team. Join a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and the professional development of its staff.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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