Contentious Trusts & Probate Solicitor – Growth & Disputes

DMH Stallard; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Contentious Probate Associate Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to join the Regional Dispute Resolution Group based in Guildford. The ideal candidate will manage contentious trusts and probate work while developing client relationships and meeting financial targets. The firm promotes a supportive culture with strong emphasis on work-life balance and offers comprehensive benefits including 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience dealing with contentious trusts and probate matters.
• Experience managing and developing client relationships.
• Competent IT skills including Outlook and Word.
• Ability to draft documentation with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop good working relationships with clients.
• Undertake a variety of contentious trusts and probate work.
• Coach junior team members and lead by example.
• Ensure achievement of financial targets.

Skills

Commercial understanding

Client relationship management

Confident Excel skills

Good understanding of Civil Procedure Rules

Tools

Outlook

Word

Digital Dictation

Aderant/iManage

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking a Contentious Probate Associate Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to join the Regional Dispute Resolution Group based in Guildford. The ideal candidate will manage contentious trusts and probate work while developing client relationships and meeting financial targets. The firm promotes a supportive culture with strong emphasis on work-life balance and offers comprehensive benefits including 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and a pension scheme.