Junior Contentious Trusts & Probate Lawyer - Hybrid Growth

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working available following-pro

Full-time and part-time applications.

Competitive salary and benefits, incl.

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is assisting a Bristol-based Legal 500-ranked team in recruiting a junior Contentious Trusts & Probate lawyer (NQ–4 PQE). You will join a busy, highly-regarded practice and work with experienced specialists to develop your own caseload in trust and estate disputes.

The role covers will validity disputes, Inheritance Act claims, constructive trusts and administration disputes, with strong client communication and business development opportunities within a collaborative South West

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, FCILEx or equivalent with 0–4 years' PQE.
• Experience in litigation and/or private client work.
• Strong communication, drafting and client-relations skills.
• Ambitious, proactive and able to develop own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assist on and progressively manage a caseload across contentious trusts and probate matters.
• Handle will validity disputes, Inheritance Act claims and related issues.
• Support professionals and contribute to business development within the team.
• Maintain high standards of client service and concise reporting.

Skills

Litigation experience

Private client experience

Excellent communication

Drafting skills

Client relationship-building

Business development affinity

Independent and team working

Education

Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx

0-4 years PQE

Job description

Chadwick Nott is assisting a Bristol-based Legal 500-ranked team in recruiting a junior Contentious Trusts & Probate lawyer (NQ–4 PQE). You will join a busy, highly-regarded practice and work with experienced specialists to develop your own caseload in trust and estate disputes.

The role covers will validity disputes, Inheritance Act claims, constructive trusts and administration disputes, with strong client communication and business development opportunities within a collaborative South West